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James Percy Sir Fitzpatrick

South African author and politician
Sir James Percy FitzPatrick, KCMG, known as Percy FitzPatrick, was a South African author, politician, mining financier and pioneer of the fruit industry. He authored the classic children's book, Jock of the Bushveld. As a politician, he defended... Wikipedia
Born: July 24, 1862, Qonce, South Africa
Died: January 24, 1931 (age 68 years), Kariega, South Africa
Education: Downside School
Resting place: 33°28′25″S 25°36′20″E / 33.47361°S 25.60556°E
Nationality: South African