Kruger

Kruger

(ˈkruːɡə) n (Biography) 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)

Kru•ger

(ˈkru gər)

n. Stephanus Johannes Paulus ( “Oom Paul” ), 1825–1904, South African statesman: president of the Transvaal 1883–1900.

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Kruger - Boer statesman (1825-1904) Oom Paul Kruger, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger