Hendrik Potgieter

Andries Hendrik Potgieter
Andries Hendrik Potgieter
	Potgieter at Delagoa Bay in 1852
Born	19 December 1792; Graaff-Reinet district
Died	16 December 1852 (aged 59); Zoutpansbergdorp, Zoutpansberg
Resting place	Zoutpansbergdorp; 23°03′10″S 29°46′14″E
Occupation	Commandant-General
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Helena Botha (c.1795–1841), N.N. Bronkhorst (–1842), Catharina Elizabeth Erasmus (1808–1852), Susanna Maria le Grange (c.1805–1852)
Children	13, some died young; Pieter Johannes (1822–1854), Cmdt.Genl. at Makapan's Cave; Andries Hendrik (1831–1923), Field Cornet, Member of Volksraad
Parent(s)	Hermanus Philippus Potgieter (1765–1871); Petronella Margaretha Krugel (c.1773–1802)
Relatives	President Hermanus Steyn (Father's cousin)

Andries Hendrik Potgieter, known as Hendrik Potgieter (19 December 1792 – 16 December 1852) was a Voortrekker leader. He served as the first head of state of Potchefstroom from 1840 and 1845 and also as the first head of state of Zoutpansberg from 1845 to 1852.

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