Nicolaas Smit | |
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| Born | 30 May 1837 Doornbos, South Africa |
| Died | 4 April 1896 (aged 58) Pretoria, South Africa |
| Allegiance |  South African Republic |
| Service | Military |
| Years of service | 1860-90 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Transvaal Commandos |
| Battles / wars | First Boer War |
| Awards | Order of the Red Eagle (Prussia) Order of the Netherlands Lion (the Netherlands) |
| Relations | Nicolaas Van der Merwe |
| Other work | Vice State President of the South African Republic 1888-1896 |
Nicolaas Jacobus Smit (5 May 1837 – 4 April 1896) was a Boer general and politician. During the First Boer War, he led Boer forces to victory during the Battle of Majuba Hill. He served as Vice State President of the South African Republic from 1887 and served until his death.