Hertzog

American

[her-tsawkh] / ˈhɛr tsɔx /

noun

James Barry Munnik South African statesman and general: prime minister 1924–39.

Hertzog British

/ ˈhɜːtsɒɡ /

noun

James Barry Munnik. 1866–1942, South African statesman; prime minister (1924–39): founded the Nationalist Party (1913), advocating complete South African independence from Britain; opposed South African participation in World Wars I and II

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Liv Hertzog, Santa Ana Mater Dei, 6-0 middle blocker, senior: In a down year for middle blockers, Hertzog was tabbed by coaches as the best at her position, finishing sixth in California in blocks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2022

Middle school teacher Russ Hertzog was the county’s first case.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2020

Mr. Schultze married Rita Irene Hertzog in 1947, and the couple had six children, who survive him, along with 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, the Brookings Institution said.

From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2016

Hertzog, now 58, is serving three consecutive life sentences.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 11, 2016

Following South Africa’s declaration of war against Germany, Hertzog resigned and Smuts became prime minister.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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