Michiel van Breda
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Michiel van Breda (12 August 1775– 12 August 1847) was a South African farmer, founder of Bredasdorp, Mayor of Cape Town and a Freemason.
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Michiel van Breda | |
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Mayor of Cape Town | |
In office 1840–1844 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Smuts, J.J.L. |
Grand Master of Lodge de Goede Hoop (South African Freemasons) | |
In office 1831–1837 | |
Preceded by | Neethling, J.H. |
Succeeded by | Brand C.J. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1775-08-12)August 12, 1775 Kaapstad, Dutch Cape Colony |
Died | August 12, 1847(1847-08-12) (aged 72) Cape Town, British Cape Colony, British Empire |
Spouse(s) | Gesina van Reenen, Beatrix Elizabeth Lategan, Maria Adriana Smalberger |
Children | 9 |
Known for | Founder of Bredasdorp, mayor of Cape Town |
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