About Fritz Loots
Lived 1917 – 2008 (aged 91). Fritz Loots was a South African military personnel.
Major General Frederich ('Fritz') Wilhelm Loots (19172008) was a general in the South African Defence Force (SADF). He was founder of the South African Special Forces and their first commanding officer.
Early life and education Born in Britstown on 26 April 1917, Loots was educated at Theron High School. He continued in the SADF until his retirement on 25 April 1982. Major General Loots died on 12 August 2008.
Awards and decorations
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Fritz Loots's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Fritz Loots?
South African soldier (1917-2008)
When was Fritz Loots born?
Fritz Loots was born on 29 April 1917 in Britstown.
When did Fritz Loots die?
Fritz Loots died on 12 August 2008 in Pretoria.
What was Fritz Loots's occupation?
Fritz Loots was a military personnel.
What nationality was Fritz Loots?
Fritz Loots was South African.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fritz Loots. https://biography.guide/fritz-loots/
MLA: "Fritz Loots." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fritz-loots/.
Chicago: "Fritz Loots." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fritz-loots/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:09 UTC