21 June 1716
Hendrik Hop, leader of an expedition north of the Orange River, is born
- Updated
- 30 Sep 2019
How we know this
- 01Potgieter, D. et al (ed) (1972) Standard Encyclopedia of Southern Africa, Vol. 5. Published by NASOU Limited. p. 584.
- 02Wallis, F. (2000) Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar. Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau.
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Hendrik Hop, leader of an expedition north of the Orange River, is born. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0010852
South African History Online (2011) 'Hendrik Hop, leader of an expedition north of the Orange River, is born', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0010852 (Accessed: 9 October 2026).
South African History Online, Hendrik Hop, leader of an expedition north of the Orange River, is born [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0010852, (accessed 9 October 2026).
"Hendrik Hop, leader of an expedition north of the Orange River, is born." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0010852. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.
South African History Online. "Hendrik Hop, leader of an expedition north of the Orange River, is born." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0010852.
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