Alexander Merensky, pioneer German missionary, also ethnographer, surgeon and author, is born near Liegnietz, Germany.

Updated: 30 Sep 2019

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01Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau
02Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 334

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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