Abraham Fischer
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Abraham Fischer (9 April 1850 – 16 November 1913)[3] was a South African statesman. He was the sole Prime Minister of the Orange River Colony in South Africa,[4] and when that ceased to exist joined the cabinet of the newly formed Union of South Africa.
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Abraham Fischer | |
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1st Prime Minister of the Orange River Colony | |
In office 27 November 1907 – 31 May 1910 | |
Monarchs | Edward VII George V |
Governor | Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams |
Preceded by | Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams As Governor of the Orange River Colony |
Succeeded by | Louis Botha As Prime Minister of South Africa |
2nd Minister of the Interior of South Africa | |
In office 1912 – 6 October 1913 | |
Monarch | George V |
Governor‑General | The Viscount Gladstone |
Prime Minister | Louis Botha |
Preceded by | Jan Christiaan Smuts |
Succeeded by | Hendrik Schalk Theron |
Personal details | |
Born | Abraham Fischer (1850-09-04)4 September 1850 Green Point, Cape Town Cape Colony |
Died | 16 November 1913(1913-11-16) (aged 63) Cape Town, Cape Province South Africa |
Resting place | Woltemade Cemetery, Cape Town |
Political party | Orangia Unie |
Other political affiliations | South African Party |
Spouse | Ada Robertson[1] |
Children | Harry Fischer, Percy Fischer[2] |
Profession | Attorney, Politician |
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