kids encyclopedia robot

Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom
JG Strijdom.jpg
6th Prime Minister of South Africa
In office
30 November 1954 – 24 August 1958
Monarch Elizabeth II
Preceded by Daniel Francois Malan
Succeeded by Hendrik Verwoerd
Personal details
Born (1893-07-14)14 July 1893
Klipfontein, Cape Colony
Died 24 August 1958(1958-08-24) (aged 65)
Cape Town, Cape Province, Union of South Africa
Political party National Party

Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom (also spelled Strydom) also known as J.G. Strydom or Hans Strydom (July 14 1893-August 24 1958) nicknamed the Lion of the North, was Prime Minister of South Africa from 30 November 1954 to 24 August 1958. He was an Afrikaner nationalist, and a supporter of apartheid.

Images for kids

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom para niños

kids search engine
Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.