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Jack Pithey

Acting President of Rhodesia, President of the Senate

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Jack William Pithey was a Rhodesian politician who served as the unrecognised state's Acting President between 1 November 1978 and 5 March 1979. He was also the President of the Senate of Rhodesia from 1970 to 1978 having previously been Member of Parliament for the Avondale constituency in north-west Salisbury between 1964 and 1970.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Potchefstroom wd
Died
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Citizenship
South Africa wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Rhodesian Front wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Rhodesia

Awards wd

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Questions

When was Jack Pithey born?
Jack Pithey was born on 30 December 1903 in Potchefstroom.
What positions has Jack Pithey held?
Positions held by Jack Pithey include: President of Rhodesia.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jack Pithey · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q11715753 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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