Michiel van Breda
Michiel van Breda | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Cape Town | |
| In office 1840–1844 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Smuts, J.J.L. |
| Grand Master of Lodge de Goede Hoop (South African Freemasons) | |
| In office 1831–1837 | |
| Preceded by | Neethling, J.H. |
| Succeeded by | Brand C.J. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1775 Kaapstad, Dutch Cape Colony |
| Died | August 12, 1847 (aged 72) Cape Town, British Cape Colony, British Empire |
| Spouse(s) | Gesina van Reenen, Beatrix Elizabeth Lategan, Maria Adriana Smalberger |
| Children | 9 |
| Known for | Founder of Bredasdorp, mayor of Cape Town |
Michiel van Breda (12 August 1775– 12 August 1847) was a Cape Colony farmer, founder of Bredasdorp, Mayor of Cape Town and a Freemason.