Martinus Theunis STEYN

Background

STEYN, Martinus Theunis was born on October 2, 1857 in Winburg, O.R.C. 3rd son of Martinus Steyn, Bloemfontein, O.R.C., and Cecilia Johanna Wessels, daughter of Commandant Wessels, Winburg, O.R.C.

Education

Studied at Grey College Bloemfontein. Wevente, Holland; Inner Temple, London. Advocate, Bloemfontein, 1883-1889.

State Attorney, 1889. Second Puisne Judge, 1889-1893. First, 1893-1896.

Career

State President, Orange Free State, 1896-1900. Barristerat-law, Inner Temple, London.

Interests

• Shooting, riding.

Connections

Father:

Martinus Steyn

Mother:

Cecilia Johanna Wessels