List of Famous people with last name Pretorius

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius

First Name Marthinus

Born on September 17, 1819

Died on May 19, 1901 (aged 81)

Born in South Africa, Eastern Cape

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius was the first president of the South African Republic, and also compiled the constitution of the Republic.

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Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius

First Name Andries

Last Name Pretorius

Born on November 27, 1798

Died on July 23, 1853 (aged 54)

Born in South Africa, Eastern Cape

Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius 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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André Pretorius

First Name André

Last Name Pretorius

Born on August 2, 1961

Died on October 13, 1988 (aged 27)

Born in South Africa, Gauteng

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