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Jacobus De La Rey Biography and Timeline

Follow Jacobus De La Rey through 5 dated historical records for South Africa.

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Jacobus De La Rey, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1899–1902Years on this page

1899

28 November 1899

Battle of Modder River

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

Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.

Role range: 1899-1902

28 November 1899

Siege of Kimberley

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

Takes part in operations leading to the relief of Kimberley.

Role range: 1899-1902

28 November 1899

Battle of Modder River

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

Delays Methuen's advance toward Kimberley.

Role range: 1899-1902

11 December 1899

Battle of Magersfontein

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

Is forced to retreat before the superior forces of Lord Roberts

Role range: 1899-1902

1902

Pretoria Convention

Earl · General · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

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

Role range: 1899-1902

Records, sources and methodology

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