Hendrik Witbooi (Namaqua chief)
Hendrik Witbooi (c. 1830 – 29 October 1905) was a chief of the ǀKhowesin people, a sub-tribe of the Khoikhoi. He led the Nama people during their revolts against the German colonial empire in present-day Namibia, in connection with the events surrounding the Herero and Namaqua Genocide. He was killed in action on 29 October 1905. Witbooi is regarded as one of the national heroes of Namibia, and his face is portrayed on the obverse of all N$50, N$100 and N$200 Namibian dollar banknotes.
Hendrik Witbooi | |
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| Born | 1830 Pella, Northern Cape, Cape Colony |
| Died | 29 October 1905 (aged 74–75) Near Vaalgras |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
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