Piet Joubert
Boer politician and general (1834–1900) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Petrus Jacobus Joubert[needs Afrikaans IPA] (20 January 1831 – 28 March 1900), better known as Piet Joubert (Slim Piet, Smart Pete),[1] was Commandant-General of the South African Republic from 1880 to 1900.[2] 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.[3]
"General Joubert" redirects here. For other uses, see General Joubert (disambiguation).
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Petrus Jacobus Joubert | |
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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(1900-03-28) (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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