Botha
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Louis 1862–1919, South African general and statesman.
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Pieter Willem 1916–2006, South African political leader: prime minister 1978–84; state president 1984–89.
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Louis . 1862–1919, South African statesman and general; first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (1910–19)
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P ( ieter ) W ( illem ). 1916–2006, South African politician; defence minister (1965–78); prime minister (1978–84); state president (1984–89)
Example Sentences
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Michael Moritz, Doug Leone and Roelof Botha helped launch the fund, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
Botha ascended to the role of managing partner in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
Monique Botha, a professor in social and developmental psychology at Durham University, said the "fearmongering" could stop women from seeking appropriate care during their pregnancy.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025
A Russell penalty after half-time stretched Bath's lead to 20-5, before Lyon finally made some ground through Botha, who charged over to close the gap to eight points.
From BBC • May 23, 2025
When this was agreed upon, Mr. Botha rose and shook my hand, saying what a pleasure it had been.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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