Stephanus Schoeman
Stephanus Schoeman | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of the South African Republic | |
| In office 6 December 1860 – 17 April 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Marthinus Wessel Pretorius |
| Succeeded by | Willem Cornelis Janse van Renseburg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 March 1810 Oudtshoorn, Cape Province |
| Died | 1890 Pretoria, South Africa |
| Spouse | Elsie Maria Aletta Potgieter |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | South African Republic Voortrekkers |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Blood River, 16 December 1838 |
Stephanus Schoeman (14 March 1810 – 19 June 1890) was President of the South African Republic from 6 December 1860 until 17 April 1862. His red hair, fiery temperament and vehement disputes with other Boer leaders earned him the moniker "Stormvogel den Noorden," "Storm bird of the North."