Willem Eduard Bok
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Willem Eduard Bok, also known as W. Eduard Bok (Den Burg, Texel, Netherlands, 28 June 1846 ā Johannesburg, Transvaal Colony, 1 November 1904) was a Dutch-born South African Boer politician, civil servant and statesman, who served as first State Secretary of the South African Republic (Transvaal) from 1880 to 1889.
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Willem Eduard Bok | |
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State Secretary of the South African Republic | |
In office 1880ā1889 | |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | W.J. Leyds |
Government Commissioner at Johannesburg | |
Preceded by | New office |
Personal details | |
Born | (1846-06-28)28 June 1846 Den Burg, Texel, Netherlands |
Died | 1 November 1904(1904-11-01) (aged 58) Johannesburg, Transvaal Colony |
Spouse | Martina Gerardina Johanna Eekhout |
Children | 5, including Willem Eduard Bok Jr. |
Occupation | Merchant, civil servant |
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