Christiaan Rudolph De Wet was a South African Boer general and politician. He was a prominent figure in the Second Boer War, leading Boer forces in several successful military campaigns against the British. De Wet was known for his guerrilla warfare tactics and his ability to evade capture by British forces. After the war, he became involved in politics and continued to advocate for the rights of the Boer people. He was a key figure in the formation of the National Party in South Africa. De Wet's legacy is that of a skilled military leader and a passionate advocate for the Boer cause.