Gerrit Maritz
Afrikaner pioneer and leader (1797–1838)
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Gerhardus Marthinus (Gert or Gerrit) Maritz (1 March 1797 – 23 September 1838), was a Voortrekker pioneer and leader, wagon builder.[6][7][8]
Born1 March 1797[1]
Died23 September 1838 (aged 41)[2]
Sooilaer (Maritzdam), Klein-Tugela river
Resting placeReburied near Blaauwkranz monument[2]
28°51′02″S 29°50′34″E
28°51′02″S 29°50′34″E
OccupationsWard master, provisional Field cornet, wagon builder[3]
Gerhardus Martinus Maritz | |
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The statue of Gerrit Maritz by sculptor Jo Roos (1926–2010) | |
| Born | 1 March 1797[1] |
| Died | 23 September 1838 (aged 41)[2] Sooilaer (Maritzdam), Klein-Tugela river |
| Resting place | Reburied near Blaauwkranz monument[2] 28°51′02″S 29°50′34″E |
| Occupations | Ward master, provisional Field cornet, wagon builder[3] |
| Known for | Voortrekker leader |
| Spouse | Angenitha Maria Olivier[4] |
| Children | Salamo Stephanus[5] Cornelis Johannes Francois Debora Susanna Sophia Gerhardus Jacobus Johannes Stephanus Maria Magdalena |
| Parent(s) | Salamo Maritz[1] (c.1769-1828), Maria Elisabeth Oosthuijsen[1] (1777–1846) |
Gerrit Maritz was the son of Salamo Stefanus Maritz and Maria Elizabeth Oosthuizen. He married Agnita Maria Olivier and later Anna Carolina Agatha van Rooyen and from them he fathered six children.[9]
See also
- Graaff-Reinet: Gerrit Maritz, Great Trek Leader after whom Pietermaritzburg was partly named was a wagon-maker in the town.
- Pietermaritzburg: There exist two interpretations about the origin of the city's name. One is that it was named after Piet Retief and Gerrit Maritz, two famous Voortrekker leaders.
