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What was Botha's nickname during his tenure?

  • The Great Lion

  • The Peacemaker

  • The Old Crocodile

  • The Gentle Giant

Answer

"The Old Crocodile" is a fitting moniker for Louis Botha, the influential South African statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa from 1910 to 1919. This sobriquet aptly captures his astute political acumen and unwavering determination, which earned him a reputation as a formidable and wily leader during his tenure.
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