Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius
Former Prime Minister of Natalia Republic
Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius 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,... Wikipedia
Born: November 27, 1798, Graaff-Reinet, South Africa
Died: July 23, 1853 (age 54 years), Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort, South Africa
Children: Marthinus Wessel Pretorius
Place of burial: Heroes Acre Cemetery, Pretoria, South Africa
Previous office: Prime Minister of Natalia Republic (1839–1843)
Nationality: South African
Battles/wars: Battle of Blood River; Battle of Boomplaats
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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 ...
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MSc Business Psychology. Former Cardiff Blues and Wales rugby player. Visting fellow University of South Wales.