Queen 'Mamohato of Lesotho
| Queen Mamohato | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Consort of Lesotho | |||||
| Tenure | 15 January 1996 – 7 February 1996 | ||||
| Tenure | 10 March 1990 – 12 November 1990 | ||||
| Tenure | 5 June 1970 – 5 December 1970 | ||||
| Born |
Masentle Lerotholi Mojela 28 April 1941 | ||||
| Died | 6 September 2003 (aged 62) | ||||
| Spouse | Moshoshoe II | ||||
| Issue |
King Letsie III Prince Seeiso Princess Constance | ||||
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| Father | Lerotholi Mojela | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
Queen 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso (née Princess Tabitha 'Masentle Lerotholi Mojela) (28 April 1941 – 6 September 2003)[1] served as the Regent Head of State of Lesotho on three occasions: 5 June to 5 December 1970, 10 March to 12 November 1990 and 15 January to 7 February 1996.[2]
Biography
The queen was born at Tebang, located in the District of Mafeteng.[3] She was the youngest child of Lerotholi Mojela (1895-1961), Chief of Tsakholo.[4]
The princess was sent to study at Bath Training College of Home Economics in the United Kingdom.[3]
A year after the death of her father, she married Moshoeshoe II.[3] During her reign, she helped improve children's education in Lesotho.[3]
The queen died while at a Catholic retreat at the Auray Mission in Mantšonyane on September 6, 2003.[5] There is a hospital named for her.[6]
Family
She was the wife of King Moshoshoe II and the mother of King Letsie III, Prince Seeiso and Princess Constance Christina 'Maseeiso.
Titles
- 1941-1962: Princess Tabitha 'Masentle Lerotholi Mojela
- 1962-1966: HRH Princess 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho
- 1966-1996: HM Queen 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso, The Queen of Lesotho
- 5 June - 5 December 1970, 10 March - 12 November 1990, 15 January - 7 February 1996: HM Queen 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso, The Queen Regent of Lesotho
- 1996-2003: HM Queen 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso, The Queen Mother of Lesotho
References
- ↑ "The Queen Mother of Lesotho, Mamohato Bereng Seeiso Dies". South African History Online. 6 September 2003. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ↑ "Royal Deputy Heads of State in the 20th and 21st Century". Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Orbituary of the Late Queen Mother Her Majesty, 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso". Government of Lesotho. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ↑ Rosenberg, Scott; Weisfelder, Richard F. (2013). Historical Dictionary of Lesotho. Scarecrow Press, Inc. pp. 351–352. ISBN 9780810879829.
- ↑ "Everyone Came to Hear What Lead to her Death". Government of Lesotho. 17 September 2003. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ↑ "Lesotho Lessons Learned: Mamohato Hospital". GPOBA. Retrieved 4 January 2016.