# James Percy FitzPatrick

> Sir James Percy FitzPatrick,, known as Percy FitzPatrick, was a South African author, politician, mining financier and pioneer of the fruit industry. He authored the classic children's book, Jock of the Bushveld (1907). As a politician, he defended British Imperial interests before and during the Anglo-Boer War. FitzPatrick is responsible for the creation of the two-minute silence observed on Armistice Day.

*South African businessman and writer (1862-1931)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Writer / Author
- **Category:** Writers
- **Country:** South Africa
- **Born:** 1862-07-24
- **Died:** 1931-01-24
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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