de Klerk

American

[duh klairk] / də ˈklɛərk /

noun

Frederik Willem, 1936–2021, South African political leader: president 1989–94; Nobel Peace Prize 1993.

de Klerk British

/ də ˈklɜːk /

noun

F ( rederik ) W ( illem ). born 1936, South African statesman; president (1989–94), second executive deputy president (1994–97). In 1990 he legalized the ANC and released Nelson Mandela from prison, and initiated the abolition of apartheid: Nobel peace prize 1993 jointly with Mandela

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The apartheid government under President F.W. de Klerk dismantled its nuclear weapons and associated facilities in an orderly process—before acceding to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 along with then-President FW de Klerk.

From BBC

South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk hammered 20 runs in the final over for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling last-ball win over defending champions Mumbai Indians Friday to kick off the season's Women's Premier League.

From Barron's

De Klerk made an unbeaten 63 as she guided Bengaluru to 157-7 for a three-wicket win as they chased down Mumbai's 154-6.

From Barron's

"If it is your day, you have to ensure you cash in," De Klerk said after the game.

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