Sir Percy FitzPatrick | |
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 Sir Percy FitzPatrick | |
| Born | 24 July 1862 |
| Died | 24 January 1931 (aged 68) |
| Resting place | 33°28′25″S 25°36′20″E / 33.47361°S 25.60556°E |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | Author, politician, mining financier, farmer |
| Writing career | |
| Language | English |
| Period | 1907–1931 |
| Subject | South Africa |
| Notable works | Jock of the Bushveld (1907) |
Sir James Percy FitzPatrick, KCMG (24 July 1862 – 24 January 1931), known as Percy FitzPatrick, was a South African author, politician, mining financier and pioneer of the fruit industry. He authored the classic children's book, Jock of the Bushveld (1907).[1] As a politician, he defended British Imperial interests before and during the Anglo-Boer War. FitzPatrick is responsible for the creation of the two-minute silence observed on Armistice Day.
- ^ Jock of the Bushveld. Edited by Phillida Brooke Simons, Angus McBride. 1997. Rear cover: "..one of Africa's classic tales and has been enjoyed by generations."