Herman Klynveld

Herman Klynveld
Member of the Volksraad of the Orange Free State
In office 1871–1907
Personal details
Born	(1833-07-08)8 July 1833 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Died	21 June 1907(1907-06-21) (aged 73) Bethulie, Orange Free State Province
Resting place	Bethulie Main Cemetry, Orange Free State Province
Spouse	Charlotte Caroline Pellissier[1]
Children	Charles Christiaan Klynveld[1] Emile Jean Pierre Klynveld[1] Herman Oscar Klynveld[1] Max Klynveld[1] Henriette Martha (née Klynveld) Dittmar[1] Eugenie Florence (née Klynveld) Badenhorst[1] Emma Herminea (née Klynveld) Knauff[1] Annette Christine (née Klynveld) Graham[1] Marie Louise (née Klynveld) Dewar[1]
Occupation	Attorney, Politician

Hermanus Klijnveld (8 July 1833 – 21 June 1907), commonly known as Herman Klynveld, was a Dutch-born South African advocate notable for his significant contributions as a member of the Volksraad in the Orange Free State (Oranje Vrijstaat), a Boer republic in Southern Africa.

His diplomatic efforts shaped the political landscape of the region during a pivotal era. Initially opposed to the construction of the railway between Bloemfontein and Cape Town, Klynveld nevertheless played a significant role in its eventual development. Klynveld also played a role in the protest against the annexation of diamond fields by the Cape Colony, and was involved in efforts to strengthen ties with the neighbouring Transvaal. His diplomatic acumen was particularly highlighted during his appointment to advise the Transvaal government in response to the Jameson Raid, demonstrating his importance in the political and legal spheres of the Boer republics.