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Martinus Theunis Steyn Biography and Timeline

Follow Martinus Theunis Steyn through 3 dated historical records for South Africa.

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Martinus Theunis Steyn, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1899–1900Years on this page

1899

11 October 1899

Declaration of War

President · President of Orange Free State · Bloemfontein · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Joins the Transvaal in war against Britain.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1896-1902

1900

13 March 1900

Flight from Bloemfontein

President · President of Orange Free State · Kroonstad · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Moves the Free State government after Bloemfontein falls.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1896-1902

15 July 1900

Escape from Brandwater Basin

President · President of Orange Free State · Slabbert's Nek · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Steyn escapes the Brandwater Basin with De Wet before British forces complete the encirclement.

Role range: 1899-1902

Records, sources and methodology

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