12 August 1779
Lang Hans van Rensburg, early Voortrekker leader, is born
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- 30 Sep 2019
How we know this
- 01Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970) Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 11, p. 162.
- 02Wallis, F. (2000) ;Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Lang Hans van Rensburg, early Voortrekker leader, is born. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0010863
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South African History Online. "Lang Hans van Rensburg, early Voortrekker leader, is born." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0010863.
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