Lenyeletse Seretse
Botswana politician (1921–1983)
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Lenyeletse Mpetwane Seretse[1] (25 June 1921 – 3 January 1983) was the second Vice-President of Botswana from July 1980 until his death on 3 January 1983. From Serowe,[1] Northern Botswana, Seretse was appointed Vice-President to placate his fellow Northerners following the assumption of Southerner Quett Masire to the Presidency.[2]
Lenyeletse Seretse | |
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| President | Sir Seretse Khama |
In 1937, Lenyeletse was sent to undertake Secondary School studies alongside Seretse Khama at Tiger Kloof. Upon graduation in 1944, Lenyeletse and Seretse were inducted into the Malekantwa age regiment.[1]
