Andries Pretorius

Events

3

Episodes

3

Years

1838–1852

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Andries Pretorius, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Battle of Blood River: Voortrekkers defeat the Zulu

   1838

   Role: Voortrekker Commander

   1. 116 December 1838 · Ncome River bankEngagement at the Ncome River

      Voortrekkers under Pretorius defeated a large Zulu army near the Ncome River on 16 December 1838, suffering only light casualties.

2. Weenen massacre of Voortrekkers by Zulu impis

   1838

   Role: Voortrekker leader who recorded casualties

   1. 217 February 1838 · Bushman River sites near WeenenMassacre at Weenen

      Zulu impis killed Voortrekkers, Khoikhoi, and Basuto at multiple sites near Weenen on 17 February 1838, following Retief's death.

3. Britain recognizes Transvaal independence (Sand River Convention)

   1852

   Role: Commandant-General

   1. 317 January 1852 · Farm called Sand RiverSigning of the Sand River Convention

      On 17 January 1852, the Sand River Convention was signed, recognizing Boer independence north of the Vaal River.

Sources

1. Battle of Blood River Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
2. Andries Pretorius Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
3. Weenen massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
4. Weenen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-22
5. Sand River Convention Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04