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Gustav Preller
Born
Gustav Schoeman Preller

(1875-10-04)4 October 1875
Klein Schoemansdal, Klipdrift, Pretoria
Died7 October 1943(1943-10-07) (aged 68)
Pelindaba, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Known forAuthor, editor and historian
SpouseHannie Pretorius
Parents
  • Robert Logie Preller (father)
  • Stefina Schoeman (mother)

Gustav Schoeman Preller (4 October 1875 in Klein Schoemansdal, Klipdrift, Pretoria – 7 October 1943 in Pelindaba) was a journalist, historian, writer and literary critic. He fought for the recognition of Afrikaans. Preller helped the Afrikaner to realize the importance of the history of South Africa. He made great contributions to the writing of South African history, through his research and literature. He also contributed greatly to making South Africans aware of the legacy of the Voortrekkers and also played an early part in planning the Voortrekker Monument.

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