Botha
Louis
[loo-ee] /luˈi/ (Show IPA), 1862–1919, South African general and statesman.
Pieter Willem [pee-ter] /ˈpi tər/ (Show IPA), 1916–2006, South African political leader: prime minister 1978–84; state president 1984–89.
Contemporary Examples
The Meaning of Mandela Joshua DuBois June 29, 2013
Oscar Pistorius Murder Case: What We’ve Learned So Far Melissa Leon February 20, 2013
Oscar Pistorius Murder Case: What We’ve Learned So Far Melissa Leon February 20, 2013
Historical Examples
Through Shot and Flame J. D. Kestell.
The Peace Negotiations J. D. Kestell
The Petticoat Commando Johanna Brandt
The Peace Negotiations J. D. Kestell
With the Boer Forces Howard C. Hillegas
The Peace Negotiations J. D. Kestell
My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War Ben Viljoen.
noun
Louis. 1862–1919, South African statesman and general; first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (1910–19)
P(ieter) W(illem). 1916–2006, South African politician; defence minister (1965–78); prime minister (1978–84); state president (1984–89)
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