Eben Dönges
Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges (8 March 1898 – 10 January 1968) was a South African politician who was elected the state president of South Africa, but died before he could take office, aged 69.
Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges | |
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T.E. Dönges in 1948 | |
| Acting Prime Minister of South Africa as Senior Cabinet Minister | |
| In office 6 September 1966 – 13 September 1966 | |
| President | Charles Swart |
| Preceded by | Hendrik Verwoerd |
| Succeeded by | Balthazar Johannes Vorster |
| 13th Minister of Finance | |
| In office 20 October 1958 – 24 February 1967 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II (1958–1961) |
| President | Charles Swart (1961–1967) |
| Prime Minister | Hendrik Verwoerd Balthazar Johannes Vorster |
| Preceded by | Tom Naudé |
| Succeeded by | Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs |
| 12th Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 4 June 1948 – 20 October 1958 | |
| Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Daniel Malan Johannes Strijdom Hendrik Verwoerd |
| Preceded by | Harry Gordon Lawrence |
| Succeeded by | Tom Naudé |
| Member of the House of Assembly for Worcester | |
| In office 1941 – 28 February 1967 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1898 Klerksdorp South African Republic |
| Died | 10 January 1968 (aged 69) Cape Town, Cape Province, Republic of South Africa |
| Political party | National Party |
| Spouse | Johanna Schoeman (1904–1993) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Stellenbosch |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Cabinet | 1948–1967 |
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