Piet Retief
South African leader and voortrekker
Born
November 12th, 1780
244 years ago
Died
1838
187 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
South Africa
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A prominent figure in the Great Trek, played a key role as a commander and negotiator. Founded the town of Pietermaritzburg and sought to establish a Boer republic in present-day South Africa. Engaged in negotiations with local tribes for land settlement, particularly with the Zulu nation. His efforts in the Trek laid the foundation for future Boer settlements in the interior.
Led the Voortrekkers during the Great Trek
Negotiated land agreements with the Zulu
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