Andries Pretorius
South African politician (1798–1853) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Wales international rugby union player, see Andries Pretorius (rugby union).
Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius (27 November 1798 – 23 July 1853) was a leader of the Boers who was instrumental in the creation of the South African Republic, as well as the earlier but short-lived Natalia Republic, in present-day South Africa. The large city of Pretoria, executive capital of South Africa, is named after him.
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Andries Pretorius | |
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Prime Minister of Natalia Republic | |
In office 1839–1843 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius (1798-11-27)27 November 1798 Graaff-Reinet, Dutch Cape Colony |
Died | 23 July 1853(1853-07-23) (aged 54) Magaliesberg, South African Republic |
Resting place | Heroes' Acre, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
Spouse | Christina Petronella (de Wit) Pretorius (1799 - 1848) |
Children | Marthinus Wessel Pretorius |
Military service | |
Allegiance | South African Republic Natalia Republic Voortrekkers |
Years of service | 1838–1852 |
Rank | Commandant-General |
Commands | Transvaal and Orange River Commandos |
Battles/wars | Battle of Blood River Battle of Boomplaats |
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