1855Founding of PretoriaMarthinus Wessel Pretorius
Establishes a settlement that develops into Pretoria.
Historical records for South Africa in 1855, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Establishes a settlement that develops into Pretoria.
Names the settlement in honour of his father Andries Pretorius.
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