Marthinus Prinsloo (president)
Marthinus Prinsloo | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of the Republic of Graaff-Reinet | |
| In office 4 February 1795 – August 1796 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1751 Hex River, Dutch Cape Colony |
| Died | 1825 (73-74) Cape Colony |
| Spouse | Maria Margaretha Klopper |
| Children | 9 |
| Parent(s) | Willem Prinsloo de Oude Maria Elizabeth Klopper |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Swellendam Republic of Graaff-Reinet Voortrekkers |
Marthinus Prinsloo (13 February 1751, Hexrivier – 1825, Cape Colony) was the President of the Republic of Graaff-Reinet from 1795 to 1796 when the British seized the Dutch Cape Colony.
His second cousin, Hermanus Steyn, was President of the Republic of Swellendam in 1795.
He was the father of Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1784-1816), who was hanged in 1816 for his involvement in the Slagtersnek Rebellion.