Festus Mogae: Former President of Botswana
Festus Gontebanye Mogae (born 21 August 1939) is a Motswana politician.
He served as President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008. He succeeded Quett Masire as President in 1998 and was reelected in October 2004. After being president for ten years, he stepped down in 2008 and was succeeded by Lieutenant General Ian Khama.
Festus Mogae | |
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| 3rd President of Botswana | |
| In office 1 April 1998 – 1 April 2008 | |
| Vice President | Ian Khama |
| Preceded by | Quett Masire |
| Succeeded by | Ian Khama |
| Vice President of Botswana | |
| In office 1992–1998 | |
| President | Quett Masire |
| Preceded by | Peter Mmusi |
| Succeeded by | Ian Khama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1939 Serowe, Bechuanaland |
| Nationality | Motswana |
| Political party | Botswana Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Mogae |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University College, Oxford University of Sussex |
| Profession | Economist |
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