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Jacob Gideon Nel Strauss Biography and Timeline

Follow Jacob Gideon Nel Strauss through 5 dated historical records for South Africa.

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Jacob Gideon Nel Strauss, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1900–1939Years on this page

1900

Birth of Jacob Gideon Nel Strauss

Politics / United Party

Birth of Jacob Gideon Nel Strauss

1923

Private Secretary

Private Secretary · Politics / United Party

Appointed Private Secretary to Smuts

1929

Member of Parliament

Member of Parliament · Langlaagte · Politics / South Africa Party

Elected MPC for Langlaagte

1932

Member of Parliament

Member of Parliament · Germiston · Politics / South Africa Party

Elected Member of Parliament for Germiston

1939

Secretary of State for Agriculture

Secretary of State for Agriculture · Government / Government of South Africa

Appointed Minister for Agriculture & Forestry

Role range: 1939-1948

Records, sources and methodology

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