Marthinus Prinsloo (13 February 1751, Hexrivier – 1825, Cape Colony[1]) was the President of the Republic of Graaff-Reinet from 1795 to 1796 when the British seized the Dutch Cape Colony.[2]
Marthinus Prinsloo | |
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| 1st President of the Republic of Graaff-Reinet | |
| In office 4 February 1795 – August 1796 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1751 Hex River, Dutch Cape Colony |
| Died | 1825 (73-74) Cape Colony |
| Spouse | Maria Margaretha Klopper |
| Children | 9 |
| Parent(s) | Willem Prinsloo de Oude Maria Elizabeth Klopper |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Republic of Swellendam Republic of Graaff-Reinet Voortrekkers |
His second cousin, Hermanus Steyn, was President of the Republic of Swellendam in 1795.
He was the father of Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo who was hanged in 1816 for his involvement in the Slagtersnek Rebellion.
The declaration of the Republic of Graaff-Reinet or Swellendam.
Ancestry
Ancestry of Marthinus Prinsloo
1. Marthinus Prinsloo
- 2. Willem Prinsloo
- 4. Nicolaes Prinsloo
- 8. Adriaan Gerritsz Prinsloo
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- 9. Aaltje Claasz
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- 8. Adriaan Gerritsz Prinsloo
- 5. Petronella Van Staden
- 10. Maarten Jansz Van Staden
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- 11. Catharina Willemsz
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- 10. Maarten Jansz Van Staden
- 4. Nicolaes Prinsloo
- 3. Maria Elizabeth Klopper
- 6. Hendrik Frederik Klopper
- 12. Frederik Jansz Klopper
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- 13. Grietje Toemes
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- 12. Frederik Jansz Klopper
- 7. Catharina Botha
- 14. Friederich Botha
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- 15. Maria Kickers
- 30. Cornelis Kick
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- 31. Cornelia Spaeroogh
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- 30. Cornelis Kick
- 14. Friederich Botha
- 6. Hendrik Frederik Klopper
- 2. Willem Prinsloo
References edit
- ^ "FamilySearch".
- ^ "Marthinus Prinsloo". Geni. February 13, 1751.