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Nicolaas Smit
Born(1837-05-30)30 May 1837
Doornbos, South Africa
Died4 April 1896(1896-04-04) (aged 58)
Pretoria, South Africa
AllegianceNicolaas Smit South African Republic
Service/branchMilitary
Years of service1860-90
RankGeneral
Commands heldTransvaal Commandos
Battles/warsFirst Boer War
    • Battle of Schuinshoogte
    • Battle of Majuba Hill
AwardsOrder of the Red Eagle (Prussia) Order of the Netherlands Lion (the Netherlands)
RelationsNicolaas Van der Merwe
Other workVice State President of the South African Republic 1888-1896

Nicolaas Jacobus Smit (5 May 1837 – 4 April 1896) was a Boer general and politician. During the First Boer War, he led Boer forces to victory during the Battle of Majuba Hill. He served as Vice State President of the South African Republic from 1887 and served until his death.

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