Jacobus Herculaas de la Rey (22 October 1847 – 15 September 1914), better known as Koos de la Rey, was a South African military officer who served as a Boer general during the Second Boer War. De la Rey also had a political career and was one of the leading advocates of Boer independence. His death at the hands of the South African Police under controversial circumstances had a major role in sparking the Maritz rebellion.
Koos de la Rey
African military officer during the Boer Wars
Notable For
South African military officer during the Boer Wars
Koos de la Rey's Historical Timeline
Koos de la Rey dies
Koos de la Rey, South African african military officer during the boer wars, known for south african military officer during the boer wars, died on 1914-09-15.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Koos de la Rey born?
- Koos de la Rey was born on 1847-09-15 (South African).
- What is Koos de la Rey known for?
- South African military officer during the Boer Wars
- What historical events involved Koos de la Rey?
- Koos de la Rey was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Koos de la Rey dies.
- When did Koos de la Rey die?
- Koos de la Rey died on 1914-01-01.