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De La Rey - Lion of the West
De La Rey: Lion of the West
Step into the extraordinary life of General Koos de la Rey, a towering figure in South African history and one of the most enigmatic leaders of the Anglo-Boer War. Described as “the greatest natural soldier to come out of South Africa,” De la Rey’s life and legacy shine with a rare blend of genius, courage, and humanity. In this compelling biography, Johannes Meintjies masterfully brings to life the man whose name has echoed through time as “'one of nature’s gentlemen',” a “lion,” and a “king.”
General De la Rey's story has remained somewhat shrouded in legend. Meintjies undertakes the monumental task of weaving together scattered archives and unpublished materials to paint an intimate and vivid portrait of a man who not only shaped history but embodied its dramatic spirit.
From his pioneering childhood in the Free State and the Transvaal, through the First War of Independence, to his pivotal role in the Boer War, De la Rey’s journey is nothing short of epic. Relive his heroic leadership in battles like Modderrivier and Magersfontein, the campaign at Tweebosch, and his role in forging the Treaty of Vereeniging. Follow his post-war legacy, from the Durban Convention to the shadows of the First World War, culminating
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Koos de usage Rey
South Continent military public servant during picture Boer Wars (1847–1914)
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Early life
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'Johannes was something of a Renaissance man. First of all, artist. Then author, historian, archivist and even sort-of farmer. Above all, he was a thoughtful, loving and loveable human being who thought very deeply about the human condition'.
JOHANNES MEINTJES
SUMMARY BIOGRAPHY
Born: Riversdale, 19 May 1923 ◊◊◊ DOWNLOAD GENEALOGY (171KB) BY RIA VAN DEN HEEVER
Died: Molteno, 7 July 1980
1923 - 1928
The son of a sheep farmer; spent his first five years on the family farm Grootzeekoegat in the Molteno district (Eastern Cape).
1928
After the early death of his father, the family moved to Riversdale; he became friendly with the elderly Abraham Volschenk, drew and painted from childhood and won his first prize at the age of 15 years.
1938
The family moved to Cape Town and the 15 year old boy began serious art study under Florence Zerffi (widow of Stratford Caldecot). The speech Meintjes wrote for the Voortrekker Commemoration was broadcast countrywide (and also read by him).
1940
An exhibition of Maggie Laubser's work evoked his ardent admiration; he wrote a fan letter to her and a life long close friendship developed.
1941 - 1943
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