Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius Pretorius
Names: Pretorius, Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius
Born: 27 November 1798, Graaff-Reinet, Cape Colony
Died: 23 July 1853, Magaliesberg
In summary: Voortrekker leader after whom Pretoria was named.
References
- Potgieter, D.J. (ed)(1978). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Vol.9, Cape Town: Nasou Limited, pp. 333b & 499b.
- The Battle of Blood River [Online]. Available at: southafrica-travel.net [Accessed 16 October 2009]
