Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Cecil John Rhodes Biography and Timeline

Follow Cecil John Rhodes through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Cecil John Rhodes, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1899–1900Years on this page

1899

Siege of Kimberley

De Beers Chairman · Kimberley · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Rhodes remains inside Kimberley during the siege and uses De Beers resources to assist the town's defence.

Role range: 1899-1902

1900

Relief of Kimberley

De Beers Chairman · Kimberley · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Rhodes remains in Kimberley until French's cavalry breaks the Boer siege and enters the town.

Role range: 1899-1902

Records, sources and methodology

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