James Barry Munnick Hertzog died on 21 November 1942 at the age of 76.
He was a Boer General during the South African War (1899-1902) who became Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa from 1924 to 1939.
Throughout his life he encouraged the development of Afrikaner culture, determined to protect Afrikaners from British influence. He is the only South African Prime Minister to have served under three British monarchs: George V, Edward VIII, and George VI.
During the South African War (1899–1902), he rose to the rank of General, becoming the Assistant Chief Commandant of the military forces of the Orange Free State.
Despite some military reverses, he gained recognition as a daring and resourceful leader of the guerrilla forces continuing to fight the British.
Eventually, convinced of the futility of further bloodshed, he signed the Treaty of Vereeniging in May 1902. (Wikipedia)
