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(Politician) Louis Botha was a South African politician and military leader known for his influential role in shaping the early years of the modern South African state. He served as the first prime minister of the Union of South Africa, leading efforts to unite different territories into a single nation. Botha's leadership during the Second Boer War showcased his military prowess, while his work to transition South Africa into a British Dominion highlighted his diplomatic skills and forward-thinking vision for the country's future.