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Who ruled in 2003 CE?

1 documented African woman ruler in these records held office in 2003 CE.

2003 CE falls in the 21st century CE. See this era on the timeline

Documented history In office this year

Makobo Modjadji VI

Sixth Rain Queen in the Modjadji lineage

installed 2003–2005 Balobedu queenship Southern Africa

Makobo succeeded within the lineage after 2001 and was installed in 2003; distinguishing succession from installation explains the different start dates found in modern accounts.
Sources
1. National Museum Publications — Modjadji, Mofumahadi wa Pula
2. South African Cooperative Governance — Balobedu queenship lineage

Before 2003 CE

Documented history Office ended about 2 years earlier

Mokope Modjadji V

Fifth Rain Queen in the Modjadji lineage

c. 1980/81–2001 Balobedu queenship Southern Africa

The fifth Rain Queen’s tenure ended in 2001; institutional and published sources variously date its beginning to 1980, 1981, or nearby installation conventions.
Sources
1. National Museum Publications — Modjadji, Mofumahadi wa Pula
2. South African Cooperative Governance — Balobedu queenship lineage

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