Schalk Willem Burger Politician

Schalk Willem Burger (6 September 1852 – 5 December 1918) was a South African military leader, lawyer, and statesman, and was acting President of the South African Republic from 1900 to 1902, whilst Paul Kruger was in exile.

Personal facts

Schalk Willem Burger
Birth dateSeptember 06, 1852
Birth place
South African Republic , Lydenburg
Religion
Dutch Reformed Church
Date of deathDecember 05, 1918
Place of death
Union of South Africa , Krugerspos

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Office holder

military commandLydenburg Commandos
military rank
Commandant
officePresident of the South African Republic
successor

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