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Andries Pretorius

South African politician

Died when: 54 years 238 days (655 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Andries Pretorius

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 Republic, as well as the earlier but short-lived Natalia Republic, in present-day South Africa.

The large city of Pretoria, executive capital of South Africa, is named after him.


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