Eugène Terre'Blanche
Afrikaner nationalist (1941–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eugène Ney Terre'Blanche ([ɪə̯ˈʒɛn ˈnɛj tərˈblɑ̃ːʃ], 31 January 1941[n 1] – 3 April 2010) was an Afrikaner nationalist who founded and led the Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB; 'Afrikaner Resistance Movement').[1][2][3][4] Prior to founding the AWB, he served as a South African Police officer, was a farmer, and was an unsuccessful Herstigte Nasionale Party ('Reconstituted National Party') candidate for local office in the Transvaal. He was a major figure in the right-wing backlash against the collapse of apartheid.[5] His beliefs and philosophy have continued to be influential amongst white supremacists in South Africa and across the world.[1]
Eugène Terre'Blanche | |
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Leader and Commander of the Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging | |
In office 7 July 1973 – 3 April 2010 | |
Preceded by | Party created |
Succeeded by | Steyn von Ronge |
Personal details | |
Born | Eugène Ney Terre'Blanche (1941-01-31)31 January 1941 Ventersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
Died | 3 April 2010(2010-04-03) (aged 69) Ventersdorp, North West Province, South Africa |
Resting place | Villana, Ventersdorp |
Political party | Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (1973–2010) |
Other political affiliations | Herstigte Nasionale Party (before 1973) |
Spouse | Martie Terre'blanche |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | Potchefstroom Hoërvolkskool |