Andries Pretorius

Andries Pretorius
Prime Minister of Natalia Republic
In office 1839–1843
Personal details
Born	Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius (1798-11-27)27 November 1798 Graaff-Reinet, Dutch Cape Colony
Died	23 July 1853(1853-07-23) (aged 54) Magaliesberg, South African Republic
Resting place	Heroes' Acre, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Spouse	Christina Petronella (de Wit) Pretorius (1799 - 1848)
Children	Marthinus Wessel Pretorius
Military service
Allegiance	South African Republic Natalia Republic Voortrekkers
Years of service	1838–1852
Rank	Commandant-General
Commands	Transvaal and Orange River Commandos
Battles/wars	Battle of Blood River Battle of Boomplaats

Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius (27 November 1798 – 23 July 1853) was a leader of the Boers who was instrumental in the creation of the South African Republic, as well as the earlier but short-lived Natalia Republic, in present-day South Africa. The large city of Pretoria, executive capital of South Africa, is named after him.