Botswana

Historical figures born in Botswana

149 notable historical figures were born in Botswana. These are the most notable:

Botswana ranks #155 of 197 countries by number of historical figures on Histiphy, just behind San Marino, Bahamas and Bahrain.

By occupation

• Politician: 8
• Head of State/President: 6
• Minister/Cabinet Official: 5
• Lawyer: 2
• Revolutionary: 1
• Activist: 1
• Judge: 1
• Novelist: 1

• Seretse Khama (1921 to 1980, Politics)
• Duma Boko (born 1969, Politics)
• Mokgweetsi Masisi (born 1962, Politics)
• Quett Masire (1925 to 2017, Politics)
• Festus Mogae (1939 to 2026, Politics)
• Tshekedi Khama II (born 1958, Politics)
• Unity Dow (born 1959, Politics)
• Mompati Merafhe (1936 to 2015, Politics)

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