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1854 in South Africa

Explore 2 historical events and records for South Africa in 1854.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1854

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June

5 June 1854

Election

Molteno, John Charles · Beaufort · Government / Government of South Africa

Elected member of the Cape Colonys legislative assembly for Beaufort West

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1854

Bloemfontein Convention Establishes Orange Free State

Hoffman, Josias · Bloemfontein · Government / Government of South Africa

The Bloemfontein Convention recognized the independence of the Orange River Sovereignty and enabled the Orange Free State under Josias Hoffman.

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