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COMMANDER // 1844–1900

Naas Ferreira

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Lifespan

1844 – 1900

185018601870188018901900Second Boer War · 1899-1902Battle of Magersfontein — December 11, 1899 · South African Republic · Second Boer WarBattle of Modder River — November 28, 1899 · South African Republic · Second Boer WarBattle of Paardeberg — February 18, 1900 · South African Republic · Second Boer War

Active service 1899–1900 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 55.

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Ignatius "(Oom) Naas" Stephanus Ferreira was an Orange Free State Boer war general and Commander-in-Chief, who was fatally shot at the Battle of Paardeberg. Naas Ferreira should not be confused with his son and namesake Ignatius "Natie" Stephanus Ferreira, the gold miner Ignatius Philip Ferreira, and Boer general J. (Joachim) Ferreira.

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Battles (3)

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