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Revision as of 12:31, 30 November 2005 by Elf-friend (talk | contribs) (Starting new article)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Percy Fitzpatrick (1862 - 1931) was a South African author. He is best known for his book Jock of the Bushveld as well as other children's books.
Fitzpatrick was one of the leaders of the Reform Committee in Johannesburg, which conspired to overthrow Paul Kruger's South African Republic government from 1895 to 1896. In consequence he was imprisoned, but was subsequently released.
He went on to serve as a member of the parliament of the Union of South Africa.
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