Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger was a South African politician. He was one of the dominant political and military figures in 19th-century South Africa, and State President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900. Nicknamed "Oom Paul", he came to international prominence as the face of the Boer cause—that of the Transvaal and its neighbour the Orange Free State—against Britain during the Second Boer War of 1899–1902. He has been called a personification of Afrikanerdom and admirers venerate him as a tragic folk hero.
Paul Kruger, South African soldier and politician, 5th President of the South African Republic (died 1904)
On October 10, in the year 1825, Paul Kruger, South African soldier and politician, 5th President of the South African Republic (died 1904). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 10, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on October 10, 1825 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 19 July 2026.
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