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Sir Seretse Khama

(1921-1980), First President of Botswana

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Educated in South Africa and Balliol College, Oxford. Married Ruth Williams, an English woman in 1948 causing him to be banned from the chieftainship and the territory of the Bamangwato. Allowed to return in 1956, he became active in politics and was restored to the chieftainship in 1963. Founded, the multi-racial Democratic Party in 1962. After winning a landslide victory in Bechnuanaland's first election in 1965, Seretse Khama became the country's first president. A year later he went on to become the first President of Botswana (1966-80).

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Sir Seretse Khama, by Bassano Ltd - NPG x125354

Sir Seretse Khama

by Bassano Ltd
vintage bromide print, 1940s
On display in Room 28 on Floor 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG x125354

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