Gerrit Maritz
Gerhardus Martinus Maritz | |
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The statue of Gerrit Maritz by sculptor Jo Roos (1926–2010) | |
| Born | 1 March 1797 |
| Died | 23 September 1838 (aged 41) Sooilaer (Maritzdam), Klein-Tugela river |
| Resting place | Reburied near Blaauwkranz monument 28°51′02″S 29°50′34″E / 28.85056°S 29.84278°E |
| Nationality | Afrikaner |
| Occupation(s) | Ward master, provisional Field cornet, wagon builder |
| Known for | Voortrekker leader |
| Spouse | Angenitha Maria Olivier |
| Children | Salamo Stephanus Cornelis Johannes Francois Debora Susanna Sophia Gerhardus Jacobus Johannes Stephanus Maria Magdalena |
| Parent(s) | Salamo Maritz (c.1769-1828), Maria Elisabeth Oosthuijsen (1777–1846) |
Gerhardus Marthinus (Gert or Gerrit) Maritz (1 March 1797 – 23 September 1838), was a Voortrekker pioneer and leader, wagon builder.
Gerrit Maritz was the son of Salamo Stefanus Maritz and Maria Elizabeth Oosthuizen. He married Agnita Maria Olivier and later Anna Carolina Agatha van Rooyen and from them he fathered six children.