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    Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger ( Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈkry. (j)ər]; 10 October 1825 – 14 July 1904), better known as Paul Kruger, was a South African politician. He was one of the dominant political and military figures in 19th-century South Africa, and State President of the South African Republic (or Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900.

  2. Paul Kruger was a farmer, soldier, and statesman, noted in South African history as the builder of the Afrikaner nation. He was president of the Transvaal, or South African Republic, from 1883 until his flight to Europe in 1900, after the outbreak of the South African (Boer) War.

  3. Paul Christian Kruger Jr. (born February 15, 1986) is a former American football defensive end. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Utah. He also played for the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints.

  4. Paul Kruger, orig. Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger, (born Oct. 10, 1825, Cradock district, Cape Colony—died July 14, 1904, Clarens, Switz.), South African soldier and statesman, noted as the builder of the Afrikaner nation.

  5. A biographical history of Paul Kruger, after whom the Kruger National Park is named. Youth Paul Kruger (Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger) was born on October 10 1825 at his grandfather's farm, Bulhoek in the Steynsburg district and grew up on the farm, Vaalbank.

  6. May 17, 2018 · Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) was a South African statesman. Maintaining the independence of the Transvaal for a quarter of a century, he gradually became the champion of the entire Afrikaner nation and the symbol of their dogged exclusiveness.

  7. Paul Kruger Timeline 1825-1904. The Krugers become Voortrekkers, the young Paul Kruger becomes witness to the battle of Vegkop against Mzilikazi. Paul Kruger's parents cross the Vaal river and establish the first Transvaal town, Potchefstroom. Paul Kruger marries Maria du Plessis.

  8. Oct 26, 2021 · Paul Kruger was a deeply devout believer who studied the Scriptures daily. He memorised most of the Bible by heart. He was a founding member of the Gereformeerde Kerk, which was formed in Rustenberg in 1859.

  9. President S.J.P. (Paul) Kruger was the President of the South African Republic also known as the Transvaal. The ultimatum that led to the start of the Anglo-Boer War was issued by him on 9 October 1899.

  10. Paul Kruger. (1825—1904) president of the Transvaal. Quick Reference. (1825–1904). Boer (Afrikaner) statesman and devout Calvinist. Kruger spent most of his life trying to escape British rule. As a boy he accompanied his parents on the Great Trek away from Britain's Cape Colony.

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