Abraham, son of Jan van Riebeeck, is born. He is the second White baby to be born in the fort De Goede Hoop at the Cape.

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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2012, August 27). Abraham, son of Jan van Riebeeck, is born. He is the second White baby to be born in the fort De Goede Hoop at the Cape.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092560

South African History Online (2012) 'Abraham, son of Jan van Riebeeck, is born. He is the second White baby to be born in the fort De Goede Hoop at the Cape.', South African History Online, 27 August. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092560 (Accessed: 2 October 2026).

South African History Online, Abraham, son of Jan van Riebeeck, is born. He is the second White baby to be born in the fort De Goede Hoop at the Cape. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092560, (accessed 2 October 2026).

"Abraham, son of Jan van Riebeeck, is born. He is the second White baby to be born in the fort De Goede Hoop at the Cape.." South African History Online, 27 Aug. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092560. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

South African History Online. "Abraham, son of Jan van Riebeeck, is born. He is the second White baby to be born in the fort De Goede Hoop at the Cape.." South African History Online. August 27, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0092560.