Coenraad de Buys
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Coenraad De Buys (1761 ā 1821) was described as "a remarkable figure"[4] on the frontier of the Cape Colony. Travellers described him with awe.[4] Their accounts mentioned that he was an impressive figure, nearly seven foot tall and with enormous self-confidence.[5]
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Born | Coenraad De Buys 1761 Wagenboomrivier, Montagu |
Died | 1821 |
Other names | Coenraad Buys "Moro"[1][2] "Kgowe" |
Height | 7 ft (213 cm) |
Spouse | Elizabeth Van de Kaap (m. 1812ā1820) |
Partner(s) | Multiple native women, including Maria Van der Horst |
Children | allegedly 315[3] |
Parent(s) | Jan du Buys (father) Christina Scheepers (mother) |
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