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6 unusual facts about Lichtenburg


Arthur Dietzsch

After Hitler came to power, Dietzsch, still serving his 14 years sentence, was labelled a communist and transferred to KZ Sonnenburg in March 1933, from there to KZ Esterwegen in 1934 and later to KZ Lichtenburg.

Fanie du Plessis

Stephanus ("Fanie") Johannes du Plessis was born on 23 February 1930 in Lichtenburg, South Africa.

Freiberg Cathedral

Their tomb, created by the Saxon Baroque sculptor Balthasar Permoser, had originally been situated in the Lichtenburg at Prettin, but was moved to Freiberg in 1811.

Lichtenburg

Lichtenburg, North West, a city in the North West Province of South Africa

Lichtenburg, North West

Notable people who went to Hoƫrskool Lichtenburg include Hestrie Cloete(Olympic silver medalist).

South African Class 11 2-8-2

SAR 946 went to Blue Circle Cement in Lichtenburg and is now part of a static display at the Andries Beyers Farming Museum in Lichtenburg.


Call Me Madam

Merman sang "The Hostess With the Mostes' on the Ball," then Lukas sang "Lichtenburg," then Merman sang "Can You Use Any Money Today?" and "The Best Thing for You (Would Be Me)," and finally Merman sang "You're Just in Love" with Nype.

Harts River

The Little Harts River which rises near Coligny joins the Great Harts River, which rises near Lichtenburg, to form the main river.

Juana Bormann

She first served at the Lichtenburg concentration camp, in Lichtenburg, Saxony under SS Oberaufseherin Jane Bernigau with 49 other SS women.

Koos de la Rey

He was elected commandant of the Lichtenburg district, and became a member of the Transvaal Volksraad in 1883.


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