Stephanus Schoeman
Stephanus Schoeman (14 March 1810 – 19 June 1890) was President of the South African Republic from 6 December 1860 until 17 April 1862. His red hair, fiery temperament and vehement disputes with other Boer leaders earned him the moniker "Stormvogel den Noorden," "Storm bird of the North."
Stephanus Schoeman | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of the South African Republic | |
| In office 6 December 1860 – 17 April 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Marthinus Wessel Pretorius |
| Succeeded by | Willem Cornelis Janse van Renseburg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 March 1810 Oudtshoorn, Cape Province |
| Died | 1890 Pretoria, South Africa |
| Spouse | Elsie Maria Aletta Potgieter |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | South African Republic Voortrekkers |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Blood River, 16 December 1838 |
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