Marthinus Wessel Pretorius

Founder of Pretoria, South Africa (1819-1901)

Died: 1901

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.

Events associated with Marthinus Wessel Pretorius

1901

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, South African general and politician, 1st President of the South African Republic (born 1819

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, South African general and politician, 1st President of the South African Republic (born 1819)

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, South African general and politician, 1st President of the South African Republic (born 1819