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Lucas Mangope

South African politician (1923-2018)

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Kgosi Lucas Manyane Mangope was the leader of the Bantustan (homeland) of Bophuthatswana. The territory he ruled over was distributed between the Orange Free State – what is now Free State – and North West Province. He was also the founder and leader of the United Christian Democratic Party, a political party based in the North West of South Africa.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Motswedi wd
Died
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Place of death
Motswedi wd
Citizenship
South Africa wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
United Christian Democratic Party wd

Positions held wd

  • president
  • president

Questions

When was Lucas Mangope born?
Lucas Mangope was born on 27 December 1923 in Motswedi.
What positions has Lucas Mangope held?
Positions held by Lucas Mangope include: president; president.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Lucas Mangope · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q859895 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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