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P. W. Botha

South African prime minister (1916-2006) · South Africa · Politicians · Died at 90

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Pieter Willem Botha, was a South African politician who served as the last Prime Minister of South Africa from 1978 to 1984 and as the first executive State President of South Africa from 1984 until his resignation in 1989.

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Order of Good Hope
Order of Propitious Clouds
Decoration for Meritorious Services

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Pieter Willem Botha, was a South African politician who served as the last Prime Minister of South Africa from 1978 to 1984 and as the first executive State President of South Africa from 1984 until his resignation in 1989. Nicknamed 'Die Groot Krokodil' due to his tough political stance, he was considered the final hardline leader of South Africa during the apartheid era.

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South Africa
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2006 · aged 90

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