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Christiaan de Wet
Boer general (1854–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Christiaan Rudolf de Wet (7 October 1854 – 3 February 1922) was a Boer general, rebel leader and politician.[2]
Quick Facts State President of the Orange Free State Acting, Preceded by ...
Christiaan Rudolf de Wet | |
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State President of the Orange Free State Acting | |
In office 29 May 1902 – 31 May 1902 | |
Preceded by | Martinus Theunis Steyn |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | 7 October 1854 (1854-10-07)[1] Smithfield, Orange Free State |
Died | 3 February 1922 (1922-02-04) (aged 67)[1] Dewetsdorp, Orange Free State Province, Union of South Africa |
Nationality | Afrikaner |
Spouse | Cornelia Margaretha Krüger |
Children | 16 |
Relatives | Carel de Wet (Grandson) Piet de Wet (Brother) |
Profession | Farmer, Boer general, politician |
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Nickname | The Fighting General |
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Years of service | 1880–1881, 1899–1902, 1914 |
Rank | First Boer War
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Commands | Natal and Transvaal Kommandos |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War
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