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Benjamin Johannes Viljoen Biography and Timeline

Follow Benjamin Johannes Viljoen through 2 dated historical records for South Africa.

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Benjamin Johannes Viljoen, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1900

27 August 1900

Battle of Bergendal

General · Boer Commander · Bergendal · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Viljoen takes part in the Boer defence at Bergendal before the commandos withdraw eastward.

Role range: 1899-1902

29 November 1900

Battle of Rhenosterkop

General · Boer Commander · Rhenosterkop · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Viljoen's outnumbered force repels Paget's attacks at Rhenosterkop before withdrawing during the night.

Role range: 1899-1902

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