Quett Masire, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Quett Masire

President of Botswana

Date of Birth: 23-Jul-1925

Place of Birth: Kanye, Southern District, Botswana

Date of Death: 22-Jun-2017

Profession: politician

Nationality: Botswana

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Quett Ketumile Joni Masire, GCMG (23 July 1925 – 22 June 2017) was the second President of Botswana, in office from 1980 to 1998.
He was a leading figure in the independence movement and then the new government, and played a crucial role in facilitating and protecting Botswana's steady financial growth and development.
He stepped down in 1998 and was succeeded by Vice-President Festus Mogae, who became the third President of Botswana.