Jacobus de la Rey Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jacobus de la Rey, based on 5 World History Database records associated with South Africa.

5 records1899–19024 events2 places

Chronological biography

1899

Battle of Modder River28 November 1899

Warfare / Boer War, 2nd · General · Modder River

Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.

Battle of Modder River28 November 1899

Warfare / Boer War, 2nd · General · Boer Commander · Modder River

Delays Methuen's advance toward Kimberley.

Siege of Kimberley28 November 1899

Warfare / Boer War, 2nd · General · Modder River

Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.

Battle of Magersfontein11 December 1899

Warfare / Boer War, 2nd · Earl · General · Magersfontein

Is forced to retreat before the superior forces of Lord Roberts

1902

Pretoria Convention1902

Warfare / Boer War, 2nd · Earl · General

Boer leaders sign the Pretoria Convention restoring Transvaal self-government.

Titles and roles

Earl · General · General · General · Boer Commander

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.