Siege of Kimberley
Kekewich commands the garrison as Boer forces cut Kimberley off from the surrounding territory.
Role range: 1899-1902
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Robert George Kekewich Biography and Timeline
Follow Robert George Kekewich through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Robert George Kekewich, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1899–1902Years on this page
1899
Surrender Demand Rejected
Kekewich rejects a Boer demand to surrender before the bombardment of Kimberley intensifies.
Role range: 1899-1902
1900
Relief of Kimberley
Kekewich receives the relieving cavalry after his garrison has held Kimberley through a four-month siege.
Role range: 1899-1902
1901
Battle of Moedwil
Kekewich directs the defence of his camp at Moedwil and is wounded during the Boer attack.
Role range: 1899-1902
1902
Battle of Rooiwal
Kekewich's entrenched force defeats a mounted Boer attack at Rooiwal in one of the war's final major battles.
Role range: 1899-1902
Records, sources and methodology
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