Henrik Verwoerd
Henrik Verwoerd was a South African politician and the architect of apartheid, serving as Prime Minister from 1958 until his assassination in 1960. His policies institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination, leading to significant oppression of non-white South Africans. Verwoerd's legacy remains contentious, as he is often labeled as the 'father of apartheid' due to his pivotal role in enforcing and maintaining the regime that governed South Africa for decades.
Born on Sep 08, 1901 (123 years old)
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Henrik Verwoerd was the architect of apartheid in South Africa.
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