Hendrik Witbooi (Nama chief)

Hendrik Witbooi (c.1830 – 29 October 1905) was a chief of the ǀKhowesin people, a sub-tribe of the Khoekhoe. He led the Nama people during their revolts against the German colonial empire in present-day Namibia, in connection with the events surrounding the Herero and Nama genocide. He was killed in action on 29 October 1905. Witbooi is regarded as one of the national heroes of Namibia, and his face is portrayed on the obverse of all N$50, N$100, and N$200 Namibian dollar banknotes.