Jan Hendrik Olivier

Jan Hendrik Olivier was a Boer general during the Second Boer War who was notable for being the main Boer commander at the Battle of Stormberg.

Jan Hendrik Olivier
Born(1848-01-24)January 24, 1848
Burgersdorp, Cape Colony, British Empire
DiedMay 30, 1930(1930-05-30) (aged 82)
Volksrust, Transvaal, Union of South Africa
Allegiance Orange Free State (1863 – 1900)
 South African Republic (1900)
Branch Orange Free State Army
 Transvaal Army
Years of service1863 – 1900
RankGeneral
Battles/warsSeqiti War
Second Boer War
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