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Jan Jonker Afrikaner

c. 1820–1889 · 19th century

Jan Jonker Afrikaner was the last leader of the Oorlam Afrikaners in central Namibia, a son of Jonker Afrikaner. He took over after his brother Christian was killed fighting the Herero in 1863, as Herero power under Maharero grew. After years of war he was defeated by the Herero in 1880, and his people lost their land around Windhoek. He was killed in 1889.

Jan Jonker Afrikaner
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Orlam Afrikaner State

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