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George Frederick Labram Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Frederick Labram, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States.

2 records1900–19002 events1 places

Chronological biography

1900

Long Cecil ConstructionJanuary 1900
Warfare / Boer War, 2nd · De Beers Chief Engineer · Kimberley

Labram designs and builds the Long Cecil gun in the De Beers workshops during the siege of Kimberley.

Death of George Labram9 February 1900
Warfare / Boer War, 2nd · De Beers Chief Engineer · Kimberley

Labram is killed in Kimberley when a Boer shell strikes the building where he is staying.

Titles and roles

De Beers Chief Engineer

Record provenance

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