Lerotholi
Lerotholi Letsie (1836–1905) [1] was the paramount chief of Basotho (modern Lesotho) from November 20, 1891 to August 19, 1905.[2]
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.[3] His son Letsie II then became leader of the Basotho.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Lesotho". Archived from the original on 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ Cahoon, Ben (2000). "Lesotho". World Statesmen. org. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Roma Lesotho". Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Genealogy". Archived from the original on 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
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