Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom
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| Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom | |
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| 6th Prime Minister of South Africa | |
| In office 30 November 1954 – 24 August 1958 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Daniel Francois Malan |
| Succeeded by | Hendrik Verwoerd |
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| Born | 14 July 1893 Klipfontein, Cape Colony |
| Died | August 24, 1958 (aged 65) Cape Town, Cape Province, Union of South Africa |
| Political party | National Party |
| Religion | Dutch Reformed Church |
Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom (also spelled Strydom) also known as J.G. Strydom or Hans Strydom (July 14 1893-August 24 1958)[1] nicknamed the Lion of the North,[2] was Prime Minister of South Africa from 30 November 1954 to 24 August 1958.[1] He was an Afrikaner nationalist,[1] and a supporter of apartheid.
References [change]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom". Britannica Online Encyclopedia. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/569087/Johannes-Gerhardus-Strijdom. Retrieved 25 March 2010.
- ↑ "Johannes G Strijdom". South African History Online. http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/people/bios/strijdom,jg.htm. Retrieved 25 March 2010.
