Seeiso, full name Simon Seeiso Griffith (1905 – 26 December 1940) was the paramount chief of Basutoland from 23 June 1939 until his death. He was the father of King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho and the paternal grandfather of king Letsie III of Lesotho.
Paramount Chief of Basutoland
Seeiso of Basutoland
Key facts
date of birth1905
date of deathDecember 26, 1940
occupationpolitician
spouseMantsebo Amelia 'Matsaba
position heldKing of Lesotho
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- Reign
- 23 June 1939 – 26 December 1940
- Predecessor
- Nathaniel Griffith Lerotholi
- Successor
- Gabasheane Masupha (as regent)
- Born
- 1905
- Died
- 26 December 1940 (aged 34–35)
- Issue
- Moshoeshoe II
- House
- House of Moshoeshoe
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