Johan Arnold Smellekamp
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Johan Arnold Smellekamp (16 January 1812 in Amsterdam, Netherlands – 25 May 1866 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State) was a Dutchman who pioneered trade with the Boer Voortrekker states in South Africa and later became a civil servant, politician and law agent in the Orange Free State.
Quick Facts Landdrost of Bloemfontein (Orange Free State), Member of the Volksraad of the Orange Free State ...
Johan Arnold Smellekamp | |
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Landdrost of Bloemfontein (Orange Free State) | |
In office 1 October 1854 – 31 May 1856 | |
Member of the Volksraad of the Orange Free State | |
In office 1863–1866 | |
Constituency | Smithfield |
Personal details | |
Born | (1812-01-16)16 January 1812 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Died | 25 May 1866(1866-05-25) (aged 54) Bloemfontein, Orange Free State |
Occupation | supercargo, politician, civil servant, law agent |
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