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Piet Joubert

generalSouth Africa5 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1834 – 1900

1840185018601870188018901900First Boer War · 1880-1881Second Boer War · 1899-1902Battle of Laing's Nek — January 28, 1881 · South African Republic · First Boer WarBattle of Schuinshoogte — February 8, 1881 · South African Republic · First Boer WarMajuba Hill — February 27, 1881 · South African Republic · First Boer WarBattle of Ladysmith — October 30, 1899 · South African Republic · Second Boer WarRelief of Ladysmith — October 28, 1899 · South Africa · Second Boer War

Active service 1881–1899 — 5 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 47.

Profile

Petrus Jacobus Joubert(20 January 1831 – 28 March 1900), better known as Piet Joubert, was a South African politician who served as the commandant–general of the South African Republic from 1880 to 1900. He also served as Vice-President to Paul Kruger from May 1883 to October 1884 and from May 1896 until his death. He served in First Boer War, Second Boer War, and the Malaboch War.

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Battles (5)

Last verified June 2026
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