Ferdinandus Jacobus Potgieter
General Ferdinandus Jacobus Potgieter (1857-1902) | |
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| Born | 16 February 1857 Farm Honingkrans, Winburg, Orange Free State, (South Africa) |
| Died | 11 April 1902 (aged 45) Rooiwal near Klerksdorp, South African Republic, (South Africa ) |
| Nationality | South African Republic |
| Parent(s) | Petrus Philippus Potgieter (1820 – 1901) and Christina Elizabeth Ferreira (1826 – 1880) |
| Occupation | commander, combat general (Afrikaans: veggeneraal) Wolmaransstad Commando |
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| Allegiance | South African Republic |
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Ferdinandus Jacobus Potgieter (Ferdinand Jacobus Potgieter; 16 February 1857 – 11 April 1902) was a Boer general in the Second Boer War (1899–1902).