Eben Dönges
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Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges (8 March 1898 – 10 January 1968) was a South African politician who was elected the state president of South Africa, but died before he could take office, aged 69.
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Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges | |
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Acting Prime Minister of South Africa as Senior Cabinet Minister | |
In office 6 September 1966 – 13 September 1966 | |
President | Charles Swart |
Preceded by | Hendrik Verwoerd |
Succeeded by | Balthazar Johannes Vorster |
13th Minister of Finance | |
In office 20 October 1958 – 24 February 1967 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II (1958–1961) |
President | Charles Swart (1961–1967) |
Prime Minister | Hendrik Verwoerd Balthazar Johannes Vorster |
Preceded by | Tom Naudé |
Succeeded by | Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs |
12th Minister of the Interior | |
In office 4 June 1948 – 20 October 1958[1] | |
Monarchs | George VI Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Daniel Malan Johannes Strijdom Hendrik Verwoerd |
Preceded by | Harry Gordon Lawrence |
Succeeded by | Tom Naudé |
Member of the House of Assembly for Worcester | |
In office 1941 – 28 February 1967 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 March 1898 Klerksdorp South African Republic |
Died | 10 January 1968(1968-01-10) (aged 69) Cape Town, Cape Province, Republic of South Africa |
Political party | National Party |
Spouse | Johanna Schoeman (1904–1993) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Stellenbosch |
Occupation | Politician |
Cabinet | 1948–1967 |
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