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Quett Masire

President of Botswana (1925-2017)

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Ketumile Quett Joni Masire GCMG was a Motswana politician and statesman who was the second and longest-serving president of Botswana, in office from 1980 to 1998. He was given an honorary knighthood of the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George by Queen Elizabeth II (GCMG) in 1991.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kanye wd
Died
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Place of death
Gaborone wd
Citizenship
Botswana wd
Occupation
politician, secondary school teacher wd
Political party
Botswana Democratic Party wd
Spouse
Gladys Olebile Masire wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Botswana (13 July 1980 – 31 March 1998)
  • Minister of Finance (1971–1980)
  • Minister of Finance (1967–1968)
  • Vice-President of Botswana (30 September 1966 – 13 July 1980)

Awards wd

  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1991)
  • Order of Agostinho Neto (1992)
  • German Africa Prize (1998)
  • Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class (1999)

Questions

When was Quett Masire born?
Quett Masire was born on 23 July 1925 in Kanye.
What positions has Quett Masire held?
Positions held by Quett Masire include: President of Botswana (1980–1998); Minister of Finance (1971–1980); Minister of Finance (1967–1968); Vice-President of Botswana (1966–1980).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Quett Masire · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q310574 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Masire 1980 (cropped).jpg by European Communities / Jean-Louis Debaize (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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