Nicolaas Smit

Nicolaas Smit
Born	(1837-05-30)30 May 1837 Doornbos, South Africa
Died	4 April 1896(1896-04-04) (aged 58) Pretoria, South Africa
Allegiance	South African Republic
Service/branch	Military
Years of service	1860-90
Rank	General
Commands held	Transvaal Commandos
Battles/wars	First Boer War Battle of Schuinshoogte Battle of Majuba Hill
Awards	Order of the Red Eagle (Prussia) Order of the Netherlands Lion (the Netherlands)
Relations	Nicolaas Van der Merwe
Other work	Vice State President of the South African Republic 1888-1896

Nicolaas Jacobus Smit (5 May 1837 – 4 April 1896) was a Boer general and politician. During the First Boer War, he led Boer forces to victory during the Battle of Majuba Hill. He served as Vice State President of the South African Republic from 1887 and served until his death.