Lerotholi
Lesotho chief
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| Intro | Lesotho chief | ||||
| Places | Lesotho | ||||
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| Birth | 1 January 1836 | ||||
| Death | 19 August 1905 (aged 69 years) | ||||
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Biography
Lerotholi Letsie (1836–1905) was the paramount chief of Basotho (modern Lesotho) from November 20, 1891 to August 19, 1905.
Leadership of Basotho
Lerotholi became leader after his father's death in 1891. In 1898, he fought and defeated his uncle somewhere near Thaba Bosiu. He remained leader until his death in 1905. His son Letsie II then became leader of the Basotho.
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| Preceded by Letsie I | King of Lesotho 1891–1905 | Succeeded by Letsie II |