Francois Jacobus du Toit
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Not to be confused with Flooi du Toit.
Francois Jacobus du Toit (25 August 1897 - 17 March 1961) was a South African journalist and economist who represented the Union of South Africa as Trade Commissioner in London, and later served as chancellor of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
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Francois Jacobus du Toit | |
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Chancellor of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education | |
In office 1954–1961 | |
Preceded by | Johannes Cornelis van Rooy |
Succeeded by | Jan de Klerk |
Personal details | |
Born | (1897-08-25)25 August 1897 Colesberg, Cape Colony |
Died | 17 March 1961(1961-03-17) (aged 63) Bangkok, Thailand |
Nationality | South African |
Spouse | Wilhelmina du Plessis |
Alma mater | Paarl Gimnasium, Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education and University of Stellenbosch |
Occupation | politics, business, academia |
Known for | Union of South Africa Trade Commissioner in London |
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