Samuel Maharero | |
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Born | 1856 |
Died | March 14, 1923 | (aged 66–67)
Samuel Maharero (1856 – 14 March 1923) was a Paramount Chief of the Herero people in German South West Africa (today Namibia) during their revolts and in connection with the events surrounding the Herero genocide. Today he is considered a national hero in Namibia.