1879
Governor
Appointed Governor of the Transvaal
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Transvaal in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Appointed Governor of the Transvaal
Wolsey subdues the Sekhukhuni rebellion & captures their paramount chief
Recognizes the Transvaal but it cannot conclude treaties without British permission
Recognizes the Transvaal but it cannot conclude treaties without British permission
Leads the failed raid into the Transvaal.
Coordinates staff and logistical arrangements during the British advance toward Pretoria.
Roberts formally proclaims the annexation of the Transvaal
Captures the Boer Republic
Annexation of the Transvaal is announced
Uses sweeping columns to push Boer commandos toward fortified lines and defended railways.
Expands mobile mounted columns to pursue Boer commandos across large areas of the Transvaal.
Uses farm burning and camps to undermine Boer commandos.
Leads mobile sweeps against Boer commandos.
Appointed Governor of the Transvaal
Launches final drives against remaining commandos.
The Traansval is awarded self-Government. Agrees to requests from Smuts for self-Government in the Transvaal & Free State
The Traansval is awarded self-Government. Agrees to requests from Smuts for self-Government in the Transvaal & Free State
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