Jacobus Gideon Nel Strauss
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Jacobus Gideon Nel Strauss, known as Koos Strauss, Kosie Strauss or J. G. N. Strauss (17 December 1900[1] ā 7 March 1990), was a South African politician who was the leader of the South African United Party from 1950 to 1956.
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Jacobus Gideon Nel Strauss | |
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Leader of the United Party | |
In office 1950ā1956 | |
Preceded by | Jan Christiaan Smuts |
Succeeded by | De Villiers Graaff |
Personal details | |
Born | (1900-12-17)17 December 1900 Calvinia, Cape Colony |
Died | 7 March 1990(1990-03-07) (aged 89) Cape Town, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | United Party |
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