Marthinus Prinsloo (President)
Marthinus Prinsloo (13 February 1751, Hexrivier – 1825, Cape Colony) was the President of the Republic of Graaff-Reinet from 1795 to 1796 when the British seized the Dutch Cape Colony.
Marthinus Prinsloo | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of the Republic of Graaff-Reinet | |
| In office 4 February 1795 – August 1796 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1751 Hex River, Dutch Cape Colony |
| Died | 1825 (73-74) Cape Colony |
| Spouse | Maria Margaretha Klopper |
| Children | 9 |
| Parent(s) | Willem Prinsloo de Oude Maria Elizabeth Klopper |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Swellendam Republic of Graaff-Reinet Voortrekkers |
His second cousin, Hermanus Steyn, was President of the Republic of Swellendam in 1795.
The declaration of the Republic of Graaff-Reinet or Swellendam.
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