Founding of Pretoria1855
Establishes a settlement that develops into Pretoria.
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Marthinus Wessel Pretorius Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, based on 10 World History Database records associated with South Africa.
10 records1855–18819 events2 places
Chronological biography
1855
Pretoria Named1855
Names the settlement in honour of his father Andries Pretorius.
1860
Pretoria Becomes Capital1860
Pretoria becomes the capital of the South African Republic.
Transvaal Government Seat1860
The republican government establishes its permanent administrative centre there.
1880
Paardekraal Meeting13 December 1880
Joins Kruger and Joubert in restoring Transvaal authority.
1881
Boer Triumvirate Settlement3 August 1881
The settlement formalizes restored Transvaal self-government.
Peace Settlement Signed3 August 1881
Joins the Boer triumvirate accepting restored self-government.
Pretoria Convention3 August 1881
Signs the convention confirming Transvaal self-government.
Pretoria Convention3 August 1881
Signs the convention settling the First Boer War.
Pretoria Convention Signed3 August 1881
Signs the Pretoria Convention as a member of the Boer triumvirate.
Titles and roles
Founder of Pretoria · General · Boer Commander · General · Boer Leader · President of the South African Republic
Record provenance
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