Josias Hendrik Otto du Plessis (23 February 1907 - 1960) was Administrator of the Cape Province in South Africa from 1953 to 1958.
Josias Hendrik Otto du Plessis | |
|---|---|
| Administrator of the Cape Province | |
| In office 12 May 1958 – 28 April 1960 | |
| Preceded by | P.J. Olivier |
| Succeeded by | Nico Malan |
| Member of Parliament for Stellenbosch | |
| In office 15 April 1953 – 11 May 1959 | |
| Preceded by | J.A. Loubser |
| Succeeded by | Hennie Smit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 February 1907 Vanrhynsdorp, Cape Colony |
| Died | 28 April 1960 (aged 53) Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse | Bernice |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Leeuwenhof |
He was born in Vanrhynsdorp and was elected as a Member of Parliament for Stellenbosch in 1953.[1]
References edit
- ^ Rosenthal, Eric (1978). Encyclopedia of Southern Africa.
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