Daniel François Malan (Afrikaans pronunciation: [ˈdɑːniəl frɐnˈswɑː mɐˈlɐn]; 22 May 1874 – 7 February 1959) more commonly known as D.F. Malan was the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1948 to 1954. He is seen as a champion of Afrikaner nationalism. His National Party government came to power on the program of apartheid and began its comprehensive implementation.
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active years end date
1933-05-20, 1954-11-30
active years start date
1924-06-30, 1948-06-04
birth date
1874-05-22
birth place
Cape Colony, Riebeek West
death date
1959-02-07
death place
Stellenbosch, Cape Province, Union of South Africa
governor general
Gideon Brand van Zyl, Ernest George Jansen
monarch
George VI, Elizabeth II
order in office
Prime Minister of South Africa, Minister of the Interior Education and Public Health
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