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Lerotholi

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Lerotholi Letsie (c. 1836–1905) [1] was the paramount chief of Basotho (modern Lesotho) from November 20, 1891 to August 19, 1905.[2] Letsie is one of the chiefs whom led the 1880 Basotho gun war which ended in basotho victory and independence for Lesotho.

Leadership of Basotho

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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.[3] His son Letsie II then became leader of the Basotho.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Lesotho". Archived from the original on 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  2. ^ Cahoon, Ben (2000). "Lesotho". World Statesmen. org. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  3. ^ "Roma Lesotho". Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  4. ^ "Genealogy". Archived from the original on 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Paramount Chief of Basutoland
1891–1905
Succeeded by