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KESTALL, J.D. [J.D. Kestell??] (18*-19*) Playwright. ** Wrote a five act play entitled ''[[The Struggle for Freedom]]'' (1881) [In Afrikaans????]. Also known as The Rebellion of Slagtersnek. **??
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[[J.D. Kestell|John Daniel Kestell]] (1854-1941). Playwright.  
  
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== Biography ==
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He was later known as Vader (Father) Kestell, theologian and pastor, devoted military chaplain to the Boer forces in the [[Anglo-Boer War]].
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
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Wrote a five act play entitled ''[[The Struggle for Freedom]]'' using the pseudonym Leinad (1881).
  
Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel), 1854-1941.    ''[[The struggle for freedom]]'', or, ''[[The rebellion of Slagters Nek : a tragedy, in five acts]]'' / by Leinad.    London :  Wyman,  1881. (US Library catalogue)
 
  
  

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John Daniel Kestell (1854-1941). Playwright.

Biography

He was later known as Vader (Father) Kestell, theologian and pastor, devoted military chaplain to the Boer forces in the Anglo-Boer War.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Wrote a five act play entitled The Struggle for Freedom using the pseudonym Leinad (1881).


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