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Andries Pretorius | |
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| Prime Minister of Natalia Republic | |
| In office 1839–1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius 27 November 1798 Graaff-Reinet, Dutch Cape Colony |
| Died | 23 July 1853 (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.