Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd
Prime Minister of South Africa from 1958 until his assassination in 1966 · South Africa · Politicians · Lived 1901 to 1966 · aged 64
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Something wrong?Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd, also known as H. F. Verwoerd, was a Dutch-born South African politician, academic, and newspaper editor who served as Prime Minister of South Africa from 1958 until his assassination in 1966.
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The Verwoerd family in 1908. Left to right: Wilhelmus, Hendrik, Lucie, Len, and Anje.
Verwoerd in 1924
Verwoerd in 1945![The first Verwoerd cabinet in 1958
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The first Verwoerd cabinet in 1958
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Verwoerd's grave at Heroes' Acre in Pretoria
Bust of Hendrik Verwoerd in Meyerton, Gauteng, in 2008. The bust was removed in 2011.In their orbit
Spouse: Betsie VerwoerdAbout this person
Country
South Africa
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1966 · aged 64
Politicians from South Africa 6
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