Father Lerotholi Mojela Died September 6, 2003 Role Former Regent of Lesotho | Name Queen of Religion Roman Catholicism | |
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 ( 1941-04-28 ) Issue King Letsie III
Prince Seeiso
Princess Constance Spouse Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho (m. 1962–1996) Previous office Regent of Lesotho (1996–1996) Children Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, Letsie III of Lesotho Grandchildren Prince Lerotholi Seeiso, Princess Senate Seeiso Similar People Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, Letsie III of Lesotho, Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho, Queen 'Masenate Mohato S, Prince Lerotholi Seeiso | ||
Queen 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso (née Princess Tabitha 'Masentle Lerotholi Mojela) (28 April 1941 – 6 September 2003) 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.
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Biography
The queen was born at Tebang, located in the District of Mafeteng. She was the youngest child of Lerotholi Mojela (1895-1961), Chief of Tsakholo.
The princess was sent to study at Bath Training College of Home Economics in the United Kingdom.
A year after the death of her father, she married Moshoeshoe II. During her reign, she helped improve children's education in Lesotho.
The queen died while at a Catholic retreat for the Catholic order of Saint Cecilia at the Auray Mission in Mantsonyane on September 6, 2003. There is a hospital named for her, the Queen 'Mamohato Memorial Hospital.
The queen, known as the Mother of the Nation'' created Hlokomela Bana in the 1980’s to provide care and support for some of the most vulnerable children in Lesotho. Hlokomela Bana, which means “Take Care of Children” in Sesotho, works closely with principal chiefs to identify what support can be best provided to those who have lost their parents or are living with disabilities.
Family
She was the wife of King Moshoshoe II and the mother of King Letsie III, Prince Seeiso and Princess Constance Christina 'Maseeiso.