About Jacobus Johannes Venter
Lived 1814 – 1889 (aged 74). Jacobus Johannes Venter was a politician.
Jacobus Johannes Venter (1814–1889) was a South African (Boer) statesman. He was a member of the Volksraad of the Orange Free State, chairman of the Joint Commission for Administering the Government in 1855 and served as Acting State President in 1859 – 1860 and again in 1863 – 1864.
Five towns in South Africa were named after the Venter clan: Ventersdorp, Venterstad, Venterspos, Ventersburg and Ventershoop.
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Who was Jacobus Johannes Venter?
Orange Free State politician (1814–1889)
When was Jacobus Johannes Venter born?
Jacobus Johannes Venter was born on 22 May 1814.
When did Jacobus Johannes Venter die?
Jacobus Johannes Venter died on 28 January 1889 in Bloemfontein.
What was Jacobus Johannes Venter's occupation?
Jacobus Johannes Venter was a politician.
What nationality was Jacobus Johannes Venter?
Jacobus Johannes Venter's recorded nationality: Orange Free State.
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