Nicolaas Diederichs (1903-1978) served as the third State President of South Africa from 1975 to 1978. An economist, Diederichs obtained a doctorate from the University of Leyden. During the 1930s and 1940s he became a prominent figure in Afrikaner nationalist circles. He founded the Reddingsdaadbond organisation to promote the economic wellbeing of Afrikaners. Dr Diederichs was a National Party member of Parliament from 1953 to 1975. He served as Minister of Economic Affairs from 1958 to 1967, as Minister of Mines from 1961 to 1964, and as Minister of Finance from 1967 to 1975. In the latter capacity he became known as "Mr Gold." He served as ceremonial State President from 1975 until his death, after a short illness, in 1978. Dr Diederichs was one of Anton Ruperts first business partners and they enjoyed a close relationship. Dr Diederichs served as head of the Reddingsdaadbond (RDB) of which Anton Rupert was a member
Nic Diederichs Technical High School slashing happened on 2008-08-17.
Eugen Diederichs was born in 1867.
Eugen Diederichs died in 1930.
Georg Diederichs died in 1983.
Georg Diederichs was born in 1900.
Otto von Diederichs died in 1918.
Otto von Diederichs was born in 1843.
Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs was born in 1903.
Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs died in 1978.
Ernst Diederichs has written: 'Meister Eckharts Reden der Unterscheidung'
H. Diederichs has written: 'Experimental mechanical engineering, for engineers and for students in engineering laboratories'
Helmut H. Diederichs has written: 'Der Student von Prag' -- subject(s): Student von Prag