Justin Lekhanya

Military Ruler of Lesotho from 1986 to 1991
Person human Q1397999
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Summary

Justin Lekhanya is a human[1]. Born in Thaba-Tseka[2], he… he was born on April 7, 1938[3]. He passed away in Maseru[4]. He died on January 20, 2021[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Thaba-Tseka[2].
  • Justin Lekhanya died in Maseru[4].
  • Justin Lekhanya was born on April 7, 1938[3].
  • Justin Lekhanya died on January 20, 2021[5].
  • Justin Lekhanya held citizenship in Lesotho[9].
  • Justin Lekhanya worked as a politician[6].
  • Justin Lekhanya worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Justin Lekhanya held the position of Prime Minister of Lesotho[10].
  • Justin Lekhanya held the position of Member of the National Assembly of Lesotho[11].
  • Justin Lekhanya is recorded as male[12].
  • Justin Lekhanya's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Justin Lekhanya was affiliated with the Basotho National Party[14].
  • Justin Lekhanya's Commons category is recorded as Justin Lekhanya[15].
  • Justin Lekhanya's given name is recorded as Justin[16].
  • Justin Lekhanya's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Justin Lekhanya's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Sesotho[18].

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Origins and Family

Justin Lekhanya's place of birth was Thaba-Tseka[2]. He was born on April 7, 1938[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Lesotho[10], a public office[19], in Lesotho[20], founded in 1965[21] and Member of the National Assembly of Lesotho[11].

Personal Life

Justin Lekhanya was affiliated with the Basotho National Party[14].

Death and Burial

Justin Lekhanya died on January 20, 2021[5]. He died in Maseru[4].

Why It Matters

Justin Lekhanya ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Justin Lekhanya born?

Justin Lekhanya's place of birth was Thaba-Tseka[2].

Where did Justin Lekhanya die?

Justin Lekhanya died in Maseru[4].

What did Justin Lekhanya do for work?

Justin Lekhanya worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . maserumetro.com. maserumetro.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . maserumetro.com. maserumetro.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Prime Minister of Lesotho, Member of the National Assembly of Lesotho
    Occupation → politician, military personnel
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  2. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Justin
    Instance of → —
    Member of political party → Basotho National Party
    Country of citizenship → Lesotho
    + 10 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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