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landdrost ()
Alt. of Landtrost
landdrost Sentence Examples
- The landdrost, a high-ranking official in the Dutch Cape Colony, oversaw the administration of a district.
- Landdrosts wielded significant power in their regions, presiding over courts, collecting taxes, and regulating land use.
- The office of landdrost was essential for maintaining order and administering justice in the vast and sparsely populated colony.
- The first landdrost of Stellenbosch was Simon van der Stel, who played a pivotal role in developing the wine industry in the region.
- The landdrost often collaborated with local notables and traditional indigenous leaders to govern their districts effectively.
- Landdrosts played a crucial role in mediating disputes between colonists, indigenous groups, and runaway slaves.
- The landdrost of Swellendam, Jan Edelen, was a skillful diplomat who successfully negotiated treaties with neighboring Xhosa communities.
- The landdrosts' records provide invaluable insights into the social and economic history of the Cape Colony.
- Despite their power and influence, landdrosts were also subject to oversight and accountability from their superiors in Cape Town.
- The role of landdrosts diminished over time as the Cape Colony expanded and various institutions were established to handle the growing complexity of governance.
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The landdrost, a high-ranking official in the Dutch Cape Colony, oversaw the administration of a district.
Landdrosts wielded significant power in their regions, presiding over courts, collecting taxes, and regulating land use.
The office of landdrost was essential for maintaining order and administering justice in the vast and sparsely populated colony.
The first landdrost of Stellenbosch was Simon van der Stel, who played a pivotal role in developing the wine industry in the region.
