Piet Joubert
Petrus Jacobus Joubert (20 January 1831 – 28 March 1900), better known as Piet Joubert (Slim Piet, Smart Pete), was Commandant-General of the South African Republic from 1880 to 1900. He also served as Vice-President to Paul Kruger from May 1883 to October 1884 and from May 1896 until his death. He served in First Boer War, Second Boer War, and the Malaboch War.
Petrus Jacobus Joubert | |
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Commandant General P. J. Joubert | |
| Member of the Triumvirate | |
| In office 8 August 1881 – 9 May 1883 | |
| Preceded by | The Viscount Wolseley As Governor of the Transvaal |
| Succeeded by | Paul Kruger As President of the South African Republic |
| Member of the Volksraad | |
| Constituency | Wakkerstroom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Petrus Jacobus Joubert 20 January 1831 Farm Cango, Oudtshoorn, British Cape Colony |
| Died | 28 March 1900 (aged 69) Pretoria, South African Republic |
| Cause of death | Peritonitis |
| Occupation | Soldier, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | South African Republic |
| Rank | Commandant-general |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Laing's Nek Battle of Schuinshoogte Battle of Majuba Hill Malaboch War Siege of Ladysmith First Boer War |
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