Marthinus Wessel Pretorius
Former President of the South African Republic
Marthinus Wessel Pretorius was a South African political leader. An Afrikaner, he helped establish the South African Republic, was the first president of the ZAR, and also compiled its constitution. Wikipedia
Born: September 17, 1819, Graaff-Reinet, South Africa
Died: May 19, 1901 (age 81 years), Potchefstroom, South Africa
Previous offices: President of the South African Republic (1866–1871), President of the Executive Council of the South African Republic (1864–1866), President of the Orange Free State (1860–1863), and more
Parents: Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius
Nationality: South African