Totius (poet)
Totius | |
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Front cover of the poem volume Trekkerswee | |
| Chancellor of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education | |
| In office 1951–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Johannes Cornelis van Rooy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacob Daniel du Toit 21 February 1877 |
| Died | 1 July 1953 (aged 76) |
| Spouse |
Maria du Toit
(m. 1903) |
| Relations | Dirk Postma (father-in-law) Johanna Postma (mother-in-law) |
| Children | 6 including, Stephanus du Toit |
| Parent |
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| Education | Vrije Universiteit |
| Writing career | |
| Pen name | Totius |
| Language | Afrikaans |
Jacob Daniël du Toit (21 February 1877 – 1 July 1953), known by the pseudonym Totius, was a South African Afrikaner poet, minister, theologian, translator and professor.