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Lang Hans van Rensburg

South African pioneer (1779-1836) · South Africa · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 57

Johannes Jacobus Janse van Rensburg was a Boer leader of one of the early Voortrekker groups. His entire group of 51 people was massacred by an 'impi' of Manukosi near Inhambane. Only his two children were spared, as a result of an intervention by another Zulu warrior.

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Included in the party was Nicholaas Balthasar Prinsloo, who was a Slagtersnek rebel, his wife, Petronella Maria Krugel/Kruger and their family.

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Country
South Africa
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1779 to 1836 · aged 57