Commandant Petrus Jacobus Delport (bef. 20 February 1757 – 1797)[1] was leader of the Swellendam Patriot Movement in the 1790s.[2] He was also the National Commander (vice president) of the Republic of Swellendam in 1795.[3] He was banished from the Cape for rebelling against the British and then fled to the Netherlands.
Petrus Jacobus Delport | |
|---|---|
 Declaration of the Republic of Swellendam or Graaff-Reinet | |
| National Commander of the Republic of Swellendam | |
| In office 1795–1795 | |
| President | Hermanus Steyn |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Leader of the Swellendam Patriot Movement | |
| In office 1794/5–1796 | |
| President | Hermanus Steyn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Petrus Jacobus Delporte Before 20 February 1757 Paarl, Dutch Cape Colony |
| Died | c. 1797 Batavian Republic |
| Spouse | Jacoba Elizabeth de Lange |
| Children | 9 |
| Parent(s) | Pieter Delport Margaretha Johanna Schreuder |
References
- ^ "FamilySearch". Family Search.
- ^ "Swellendam a republic with a mission to celebrate the good life!". Schoone Oordt Country House. 2011-06-23. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- ^ "17 Junie 1795 - Die Repunliek Swellendam". Fleckvieh Boerdery (in Afrikaans). 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2023-09-05.