Petrus Jacobus Joubert Biography

Opposes British annexation before open rebellion begins.

Joins the triumvirate directing the Transvaal rising.

Joubert leads a Boer force which inflicts serious losses under a force led by Colley

Defeats Colley's attempt to enter the Transvaal.

His forces block the British advance into the Transvaal.

Directs Boer resistance to Colley's attack at Laing's Nek.

Signs the armistice ending the main First Boer War fighting.

Signs the armistice ending major fighting.

Major combat ends while political negotiations continue.

Signs an armistice with British commander Evelyn Wood.

Helps formalize the restoration of republican administration.

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

The agreement confirms substantial internal autonomy for the Transvaal.

Signs the Pretoria Convention after the Boer victory.

Signs the settlement with Britain.

Signs the convention settling the First Boer War.

Directs Boer operations around Ladysmith.

Joubert's Boer forces repel the British attack at Willow Grange before ending their advance into southern Natal.