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The Resistance · Fighter & Freedom-Maker
Hendrik
Witbooi
Nama Rebellion, part of the broader resistance against German colonial rule, including the Herero and Namaqua Genocide
Hendrik Witbooi
Born
Circa 1830
Years of resistance
1904 - 1905
Died
October 29, 1905
Fought against
Germany
National hero in Namibia for his leadership and resistance against German colonial rule. Strategic and visionary leader who called for unity among African tribes to resist German occupiers. Led a significant uprising in 1904. His sacrifice in the fight against colonial oppression has cemented his legacy as a symbol of resistance and national pride in Namibia. Depicted on Namibian currency and honored at the Heroes' Acre [1][2][3][4][5][6].
Colonial punishment
"Killed in action during the rebellion."
Nature of death
Killed in action (skirmish)
Sources & citations
[1] https://www.dw.com/en/hendrik-witbooi-a-strategic-political-fighter/a-43457319 [2] https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/27/oa_monograph/chapter/2042107 [3] https://sahistory.org.za/dated-event/hendrik-witbooi-chief-nama-dies [4] https://camissamuseum.co.za/index.php/7-tributaries/5-maroons-orlam-drosters/hendrik-witbooi [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hendrik_Witbooi_%28Namaqua_chief%29 [6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herero_and_Nama_genocide
"They resisted because they had to."
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