Johannes Andreas Truter
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Johannes Andreas Truter, also known as Sir John Truter (11 October 1763 - 5 June 1845), was the judicial officer of the Cape Colony and president of the Court of Justice at the Cape of Good Hope. He was also a South African Freemason and member of the Grand Orient of the Netherlands in South Africa.[1] He was the uncle of Marie Koopmans-de Wet.
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Sir John Truter | |
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Grand Master of Lodge de Goede Hoop (South African Freemasons) | |
In office 1799–1804 | |
Preceded by | Duminy, F.R |
Succeeded by | de Mist, J.A.U. |
Chief Justice of Cape Colony | |
In office 1812–1827 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Wylde, J. |
Personal details | |
Born | Johannes Andreas Truter (1763-10-11)October 11, 1763 Cape Town, South Africa |
Died | June 5, 1845(1845-06-05) (aged 81) Cape Town, South Africa |
Spouse | Sophia Alida Truter de Wet |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Leiden University |
Known for | Chief Justice and Freemason |
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