Paulus Kruger Biography and Timeline

Convention

Gains recognition from Britain of the independence of the Boer State of Transvaal

Commandant

Appointed Commander of the Transvaal forces

Dismissal

Transvaal is Annexed by the British & Kruger is dismissed

Anti-Annexation Delegation

Travels to Britain to oppose annexation of the Transvaal.

Role range: 1880-1881

Independence of South Africa

Kruger, Joubert & Pretorious announce the restoration of republican Government

Independence of Transvaal

Kruger, Joubert & Pretorious announce the restoration of republican Government

Paardekraal Meeting

Boer leaders proclaim restoration of the republic.

Role range: 1880-1881

Rebellion of Paulus Kruger

Leads the Boer rebellion against the British

Convention

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

Role range: 1880-1881

Pretoria Convention

Signs the Pretoria Convention restoring Transvaal self-government.

Role range: 1880-1881

Independence of South Africa

The Triumvirate take over the Government of the Transvaal

Independence of Transvaal

The Triumvirate take over the Government of the Transvaal

President of South Africa

Appointed President of South Africa

Role range: 1883-1900

London Convention

Secures greater autonomy for the Transvaal after the war.

Role range: 1880-1881 – 1883-1900

Witwatersrand Gold Rush

Gold discoveries transform the Transvaal and sharpen imperial tension.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1883-1900

Jameson Raid

The Boer President calls on his countrymen to defend the state. Intended to trigger an uprising by the primarily British expatriate workers (known as Uitlanders) in the Transvaal but fails to do so. A raid on Paul Krugers Transvaal Republic carried out by a British colonial statesman Leander Starr Jameson and his Rhodesian and Bechuanaland policemen over the New Year weekend of 1895-96

Jameson Raid

Captures the raiders and strengthens Boer nationalism.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1883-1900

Telegram

Forces the surrender of the Jameson Raid, sharpening Anglo-Boer tensions.

Role range: 1899-1902

Kruger Telegram

The Kaiser sends a telegram ("Kruger telegram") congratulating President Kruger and the Transvaal Government on their success

Jameson Raid

The Kaiser sends a telegram ("Kruger telegram") congratulating President Kruger and the Transvaal Government on their success

Civil Rights

Advised by Joseph Chamberlain to give civil rights to Uitlanders, in the Transvaal

Reform of Civil Rights

Advised by Joseph Chamberlain to give civil rights to Uitlanders, in the Transvaal

Bloemfontein Conference

Resists British demands over uitlander rights.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1883-1900

Boer Ultimatum

Issues an ultimatum demanding withdrawal of British troops.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1883-1900

Declaration of War

The Boers resent the policy of Chamberlain which deprives Transvaal of independence

Role range: 1899-1902

Independence of South Africa

The Boers resent the policy of Chamberlain which deprives Transvaal of independence

Role range: 1899-1902

Independence of Transvaal

The Boers resent the policy of Chamberlain which deprives Transvaal of independence

Role range: 1899-1902

Pretoria Convention

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

Role range: 1899-1902

Flight from Pretoria

Leaves Pretoria before the British advance.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1883-1900

Exile of Paulus Kruger

Goes into Portuguese South-East Africa

Role range: 1899-1902

Denied an audience by Wilhelm II of Germany

Denied an audience by Wilhelm II of Germany

Role range: 1899-1902

Exile of Paulus Kruger

Leaves for Europe

Role range: 1899-1902

Death of Paulus Kruger

Death of Paulus Kruger

Burial

Funeral procession of Paulus Kruger, revives an Afrikaaner political revival