About Lang Hans van Rensburg
Lived 1779 – 1836 (aged 56–57). Lang Hans van Rensburg was a South African hunter and explorer.
A map charting the routes of the largest trekking parties during the first wave of the Great Trek (1835-1840) along with key battles and events.
Johannes Jacobus (Lang Hans) Janse van Rensburg (12 August 1779 – July 1836) was a Boer leader of one of the early Voortrekker groups. His entire group of 51 people was massacred by an 'impi' of Manukosi near Inhambane. Only his two children were spared, as a result of an intervention by another Zulu warrior. Included in the party was Nicholaas Balthasar Prinsloo, who was a Slagtersnek rebel, his wife, Petronella Maria Krugel/Kruger and their family.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lang Hans van Rensburg?
South African pioneer (1779–1836)
When was Lang Hans van Rensburg born?
Lang Hans van Rensburg was born on 12 August 1779.
When did Lang Hans van Rensburg die?
Lang Hans van Rensburg died in 1836 in Inhambane.
What was Lang Hans van Rensburg's occupation?
Lang Hans van Rensburg was a hunter and explorer.
What nationality was Lang Hans van Rensburg?
Lang Hans van Rensburg was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lang Hans van Rensburg. https://biography.guide/lang-hans-van-rensburg/
MLA: "Lang Hans van Rensburg." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lang-hans-van-rensburg/.
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