Daniel Jacobus Elardus Erasmus
Daniel Jacobus Elardus Erasmus (nickname Maroela, Pretoria, South African Republic, 4 March 1845 – Pretoria, 7 May 1914) was a Boer general during the Anglo Boer War (1899–1902).
Daniel Jacobus Elardus Erasmus | |
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| Boer War General of the South African Republic | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 March 1865 Doornkloof (later called Irene), Pretoria, South African Republic |
| Died | 7 May 1914 (aged 69) Grootfontein, Pretoria, South African Republic |
| Resting place | Pretoria, South African Republic |
| Nationality | Afrikaner |
| Spouse(s) | Magdalena Margaretha Erasmus, Sibella ("Beppie") Margaretha Aletta Schabort |
| Children | 11, seven daughters and four sons |
| Profession | member of the Transvaal Volksraad, Boer general |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | South African Republic |
| Years of service | 1880–1902 |
| Battles/wars | First Boer War (1880-1881), Malaboch War (1894), Mpefu War (1898), Second Boer War (1899-1902) |
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