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Encyclopedia > Gideon Brand van Zyl

Gideon Brand van Zyl (December 31, 1873 - September 20, 1956), was the Governor-General of the Union of South Africa from 1946-1950. Prior to this, he served as Deputy-Speaker of Parliament.

Preceded by:
Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet
Governors-General of the Union of South Africa Succeeded by:
Ernest George Jansen

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