Sir Seretse Goitsebeng Maphiri Khama, GCB, KBE was a Motswana politician who served as the first President of Botswana, a post he held from 1966 to his death in 1980. Wikipedia
Born: July 1, 1921, Serowe, Botswana
Died: July 13, 1980 (age 59 years), Gaborone, Botswana
Children: Ian Khama, Tshekedi Khama II, Jacqueline Khama, and more
Spouse: Ruth Williams Khama (m. 1948–1980)
Presidential term: September 30, 1966 – July 13, 1980
Education: Balliol College (1945–1946), University of Fort Hare (1944), and Tiger Kloof Educational Institution
Grandchildren: Kaedi Sekgoma Khama, Dale ter Haar, and Tahlia Naledi Khama