Letsie II Lerotholi (Letsienyane) (1867–1913),
paramount chief of
Basuto (later
Lesotho
Lesotho ( ), officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a country landlocked country, landlocked as an Enclave and exclave, enclave in South Africa. It is situated in the Maloti Mountains and contains the Thabana Ntlenyana, highest mountains in Sou ...
) from 1905–1913. Letsienyane was the son of
Lerotholi
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 unc ...
. He became the ruler upon the death of
Lerotholi
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 unc ...
in 1905, but took little interest in government. He was succeeded by his brother,
Nathaniel Griffith Lerotholi.
References
1867 births
1913 deaths
House of Moshesh
Basutoland people
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