Pretoria Convention Signed
Signs the Pretoria Convention with British representatives.
Role range: 1880-1881
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Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger Biography and Timeline
Follow Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger through 12 dated historical records for South Africa.
Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
12Distinct records
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1881–1900Years on this page
1881
Pretoria Convention
Signs the Pretoria Convention with Britain.
Role range: 1880-1881
Transvaal Self-Government Restored
Secures restored Transvaal self-government under British suzerainty.
Role range: 1880-1881
Transvaal Settlement
The agreement restores Transvaal self-government under British suzerainty.
Role range: 1880-1881
1883
Kruger Government Established
Establishes his presidential administration in the Transvaal capital.
Role range: 1883-1900
Presidential Term Begins
Begins his first elected term as president of the republic.
Role range: 1883-1900
1890
New Government Building Used
The Ou Raadsaal becomes a central symbol of republican government.
Role range: 1883-1900
Ou Raadsaal Parliamentary Session
Presides as the Volksraad meets in the new government building.
Role range: 1883-1900
1898
Fourth Presidential Term
Begins a fourth term as president of the South African Republic.
Role range: 1883-1900
Kruger Re-Elected
Continues leading the Transvaal during mounting tensions with Britain.
Role range: 1883-1900
1900
Government Leaves Pretoria
Leaves Pretoria ahead of the British advance.
Role range: 1899-1902 – 1883-1900
Kruger Evacuates Capital
The republican government relocates as Roberts approaches the capital.
Role range: 1899-1902 – 1883-1900
Records, sources and methodology
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