Person

Maharero

c. 1820–1890 · 19th century · Also known as Kamaherero

Maharero, also called Kamaherero, was a Herero leader in central Namibia who freed the Herero from the domination of the Oorlam Afrikaners in a war that began in 1863. Based at Okahandja, he became the most powerful Herero chief, and in 1885 he signed a protection treaty with Germany. He died in 1890 and was succeeded by his son Samuel Maharero.

Maharero
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Orlam Afrikaner StateHerero Paramountcy

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