About Harry van Heerden
Lived 1862 – 1933 (aged 70). Harry van Heerden was a South African politician.
Hercules Christiaan van Heerden, commonly known as Harry van Heerden (Schaapskraal, Tarkastad, Cape Colony, 2 September 1862 – Schaapskraal, Tarkastad, 17 July 1933), was a South African farmer and politician.
Van Heerden was president of the Senate of the Union of South Africa from 1920 to 1929.
Personal life Van Heerden married Hendrina Jacomina Hattingh on the 23rd of September, 1884. They had at least four children: Hercules Christiaan, Pieter Willemse, George (sometimes Georg) Marthinus and Godlieb Christian.
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Who was Harry van Heerden?
South African politician (1862–1933)
When was Harry van Heerden born?
Harry van Heerden was born on 2 September 1862.
When did Harry van Heerden die?
Harry van Heerden died on 17 July 1933.
What was Harry van Heerden's occupation?
Harry van Heerden was a politician.
What nationality was Harry van Heerden?
Harry van Heerden was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry van Heerden. https://biography.guide/harry-van-heerden/
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