Leonard Beyers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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South African Army general
Date of Birth: 22-Jan-1894
Place of Birth: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
Date of Death: 15-Apr-1959
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: South Africa
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Leonard Beyers
- Lieutenant General Leonard Beyers (22 January 1894 – 15 April 1959) was a South African soldier.
- Although he never saw active service in the field during the two world wars, he became Chief of the General Staff in command of the Union Defence Force in 1949.
- He resigned after only a short time in this position, citing the interference in military matters by Minister of Defence Frans Erasmus as the reason for his resignation.
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