Founding of Pretoria
Establishes a settlement that develops into Pretoria.
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Marthinus Wessel Pretorius Biography and Timeline
Follow Marthinus Wessel Pretorius through 10 dated historical records for South Africa.
Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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1855–1881Years on this page
1855
Pretoria Named
Names the settlement in honour of his father Andries Pretorius.
1860
Pretoria Becomes Capital
Pretoria becomes the capital of the South African Republic.
Role range: 1857-1863
Transvaal Government Seat
The republican government establishes its permanent administrative centre there.
Role range: 1857-1863
1880
Paardekraal Meeting
Joins Kruger and Joubert in restoring Transvaal authority.
Role range: 1880-1881
1881
Boer Triumvirate Settlement
The settlement formalizes restored Transvaal self-government.
Role range: 1880-1881
Peace Settlement Signed
Joins the Boer triumvirate accepting restored self-government.
Role range: 1880-1881
Pretoria Convention Signed
Signs the Pretoria Convention as a member of the Boer triumvirate.
Role range: 1880-1881
Pretoria Convention
Signs the convention confirming Transvaal self-government.
Role range: 1880-1881
Pretoria Convention
Signs the convention settling the First Boer War.
Role range: 1880-1881
Records, sources and methodology
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