Paul, full name Stephanus Johannes Paulus (ˈstɛfənʊs jəʊˈhænɪs ˈpɔːlʊs), known as Oom Paul. 1825–1904, Boer statesman; president of the Transvaal (1883–1900). His opposition to Cecil Rhodes and his denial of civil rights to the Uitlanders led to the Boer War (1899–1902)
Kruger in American English
(ˈkrugər)
Paul(born Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger) 1825-1904; South African statesman: president of the South African Republic (1883-1900)