J. G. Strijdom

Description: (Former 5th Prime Minister of South Africa (1954 - 1958))
The son of a wealthy Afrikaner farmer, J. G. Strijdom, or Hans Strijdom, had served as the South African prime minister. A believer of white supremacy, he was a National Party member. A qualified lawyer, he later gained the nickname The Lion of Waterberg for his headstrong and aggressive nature.

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Birthday July 14, 1893 (Cancer)
Born In Willowmore, Cape Colony, South Africa
Died on August 24, 1958
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