Schalk Willem Burger
Schalk Willem Burger | |
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| 6th President of the South African Republic | |
| In office 11 September 1900 – 31 May 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Kruger |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 September 1852 Lydenburg, Transvaal |
| Died | 5 December 1918 (aged 66) Goedgedacht, South Africa |
| Spouse | Alida C. De Villiers |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | South African Republic |
| Commands | Lydenburg Commando |
| Wars | |
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Schalk Willem Burger (6 September 1852 – 5 December 1918) was a South African military leader, lawyer, politician, and statesman who was acting president of the South African Republic from 1900 to 1902, whilst Paul Kruger was in exile. At the age of 21, Burger worked as a clerk in the office of the field coronet. He married his wife, Alida Claudina de Villiers, during this time.