Gustav Preller, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gustav Preller

South African journalist, historian, writer and literary critic

Date of Birth: 04-Oct-1875

Place of Birth: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Date of Death: 07-Oct-1943

Profession: writer, historian, journalist, literary critic

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Gustav Schoeman Preller (4 October 1875 in Klein Schoemansdal, Klipdrift, Pretoria – 7 October 1943 in Pelindaba) was a journalist, historian, writer and literary critic.
He fought for the recognition of Afrikaans.
Preller helped the Afrikaner to awake to the importance of the history of South Africa.
He made great contributions to the writing of South African history, through his research and the literature.
He also contributed greatly to making South Africans aware of the legacy of the Voortrekkers and also played an early part in planning the Voortrekker Monument.