Willem Johannes Leyds

Politician

1859 – 1940

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Who was Willem Johannes Leyds?

Willem Johannes Leyds was a Dutch lawyer and statesman, who made a career as State Attorney and State Secretary of the South African Republic. From 1898 to 1902, during the crucial period of the South African War, he was the Republic’s Special Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiary in Brussels, accredited to several European states.

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Born
May 1, 1859
Magelang
Religion
  • Dutch Reformed Church
Profession
Education
  • Universiteit van Amsterdam
Died
May 14, 1940
The Hague

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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