Eugène Terre'Blanche
Eugène Ney Terre'Blanche ([ɪə̯ˈʒɛn ˈnɛj tərˈblɑ̃ːʃ], 31 January 1941 – 3 April 2010) was an Afrikaner nationalist who founded and led the Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB; Afrikaner Resistance Movement in English). Prior to founding the AWB, he served as a South African Police officer, was a farmer, and was an unsuccessful Herstigte Nasionale Party (Reconstituted National Party) candidate for local office in the Transvaal. He was a major figure in the right-wing backlash against the collapse of apartheid. His beliefs and philosophy have continued to be influential amongst white supremacists in South Africa and across the world.
Eugène Terre'Blanche | |
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Terre'Blanche in 2004 | |
| Leader and Commander of the Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging | |
| In office 7 July 1973 – 3 April 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Party created |
| Succeeded by | Steyn von Ronge |
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| Born | Eugène Ney Terre'Blanche 31 January 1941 Ventersdorp, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 3 April 2010 (aged 69) Ventersdorp, North West Province, South Africa |
| Resting place | Villana, Ventersdorp |
| Political party | Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (1973–2010) |
| Other political affiliations | Herstigte Nasionale Party (before 1973) |
| Spouse | Martie Terre'blanche |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Potchefstroom Hoërvolkskool |
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