Jan Hendrik Olivier
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Jan Hendrik Olivier was a Boer general during the Second Boer War who was notable for being the main Boer commander at the Battle of Stormberg.
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Jan Hendrik Olivier | |
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Born | (1848-01-24)January 24, 1848[1] Burgersdorp, Cape Colony, British Empire |
Died | May 30, 1930(1930-05-30) (aged 82) Volksrust, Transvaal, Union of South Africa |
Allegiance | Orange Free State (1863 – 1900) South African Republic (1900) |
Branch | Orange Free State Army Transvaal Army |
Years of service | 1863 – 1900 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Seqiti War Second Boer War |
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