Alan Paton vs Seretse Khama
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Compare the life timelines of Alan Paton (1903–1988) and Seretse Khama (1921–1980) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 59 years, from 1921 to 1980.
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Alan Paton (1903–1988)
- — Born in Pietermaritzburg, Natal Verified
- — Graduated from Natal University College Verified
- — Married Doris Olive Francis Verified
- — Appointed principal of Diepkloof Reformatory Verified
- — Published Cry, the Beloved Country Verified
- — Co-founded the Liberal Party of South Africa Verified
- — Liberal Party of South Africa dissolved Verified
- — Married Anne Hopkins Verified
- — Published the autobiography Towards the Mountain Verified
- — Died near Durban Verified
Seretse Khama (1921–1980)
- — Born in Serowe, Bechuanaland Protectorate Verified
- — Graduates from Fort Hare University College Verified
- — Studies at Oxford and the Inner Temple in London Verified
- — Marries Ruth Williams in London Verified
- — Barred from returning to Bechuanaland Verified
- — Returns home as a private citizen Verified
- — Founds the Bechuanaland Democratic Party Verified
- — Becomes the first President of Botswana Verified
- — Botswana helps found the Southern African Development Coordination Conference
- — Dies in office in Gaborone Verified