Hendrik Potgieter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hendrik Potgieter

South African politician

Date of Birth: 19-Dec-1792

Place of Birth: Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Date of Death: 16-Dec-1852

Profession: politician, explorer

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Andries Hendrik Potgieter, known as Hendrik Potgieter (19 December 1792 – 16 December 1852) was a Voortrekker leader and the last known Champion of the Potgieter family.
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.