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The son of the famous Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius, Marthinus Wessel Pretorius (17 September 1819 - 19 May 1901) was the first president of the South African Republic, and also compiled the constitution of the Republic.
May 15, 2024 · Marthinus Wessel Pretorius was a Boer statesman, soldier, and founder of the town of Pretoria (1855). He was the first president of the South African Republic and also served as president of the Orange Free State, the only man to hold both offices.
Feb 17, 2011 · Learn about the life and achievements of Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, a boer statesman, soldier, and founder of Pretoria. He was the son of Andries Pretorius, the leader of the Great Trek, and the first president of the South African Republic.
A biography of a Boer statesman who led the Great Trek and became President of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. Learn about his conflicts with Britain, his role in the First Boer War, and his imprisonment.
Marthinus Wessel Pretorius is the 11,940th most popular politician (down from 11,394th in 2019), the 66th most popular biography from South Africa (up from 67th in 2019) and the 23rd most popular South African Politician.
Marthinus Wessel Pretorius was the first president of the South African Republic, and also compiled the constitution of the Republic.
Jan 26, 2021 · Is this your ancestor? Compare DNA and explore genealogy for Marthinus Pretorius born bef. 1747 Tulbach, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa died 1831 Cape Town, Cape Colony [South Africa] including ancestors + descendants + 1 photos + mitochondrial DNA + more in the free family tree community.
