1916 Death Marthinus T Steyn, President of Orange-Free state (1896-1902), dies at 59 1901 Death Marthinus Wessels Pretorius, 1st President Rep South Africa, dies at 81 1857 Birthday Marthinus T Steyn, President of Orange-Free state, 1896-1902 1819 Birthday Marthinus Wessels Pretorius, 1st president, Republic South Africa
