Gustav Preller
South African journalist and historian
Died when: 68 years 3 days (816 months)Star Sign: Libra
Gustav Schoeman Preller (4 October 1875 in Klein Schoemansdal, Klipdrift, Pretoria – 7 October 1943 in Pelindaba) was a journalist, historian, writer and literary critic.
He fought for the recognition of Afrikaans.Preller helped the Afrikaner to awake tothe importance of the history of South Africa.
He made great contributions to the writing of South African history, through his research and the literature.He also contributed greatly to making South Africans aware of the legacy of the Voortrekkers and also played anearly part in planning the Voortrekker Monument.
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