When was Festus Mogae born?

Festus Mogae was born on 1939-08-21.

What events was Festus Mogae involved in?

Botswana’s first Lady from 1998-2008, Public Figure and Politician

rank in the National Order of the Ivory Coast

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Born — Life — 1939-08-21
Festus Mogae was born on 1939-08-21.
Married Barbara Gemma Mogae — Family — 1967-01-01
Botswana’s first Lady from 1998-2008, Public Figure and Politician
Received Officer of the National Order of the Ivory Coast — Recognition — 1979
rank in the National Order of the Ivory Coast
Began serving as Minister of Finance — Career — 1980-01-01
cabinet position in Botswana
Stopped serving as Minister of Finance — Career — 1989-01-01
cabinet position in Botswana
Began serving as Vice-President of Botswana — Career — 1992-01-01
position
Stopped serving as Vice-President of Botswana — Career — 1998-01-01
position
Began serving as President of Botswana — Career — 1998-04-01
head of state and government of Botswana
Received Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership — Recognition — 2008
award
Received Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour — Recognition — 2008-03-20
fifth rank of the French Legion of Honour
Stopped serving as President of Botswana — Career — 2008-04-01
head of state and government of Botswana
Marriage to Barbara Gemma Mogae ended — Family — 2026-01-01
Botswana’s first Lady from 1998-2008, Public Figure and Politician
Died — Life — 2026-05-08
Festus Mogae died on 2026-05-08.