Coenraad de Buys
Coenraad de Buys | |
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| Born | Coenraad De Buys 1761 Wagenboomrivier, Montagu |
| Died | 1821 |
| Other names | Coenraad Buys "Moro" "Kgowe" |
| Height | 7 ft (213 cm) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Van de Kaap (m. 1812–1820) |
| Partner(s) | Multiple native women, including Maria Van der Horst |
| Children | allegedly 315 |
| Parent(s) | Jan du Buys (father) Christina Scheepers (mother) |
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Coenraad De Buys (1761 – 1821) was described as "a remarkable figure" on the frontier of the Cape Colony. Travellers described him with awe. Their accounts mentioned that he was an impressive figure, nearly seven foot tall and with enormous self-confidence.