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1862 in South Africa

Explore 3 historical events and records for South Africa in 1862.

Historical records for South Africa in 1862

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September

Birth of Louis Botha

Botha, Louis · Greytown · Future Boer General · Warfare / Military

Louis Botha is born near Greytown in Natal.

Louis Botha Born

Botha, Louis · Greytown · Future Boer General · Warfare / Military

The future Boer general and South African prime minister is born.

Other events (month unknown)

Birth of Louis Botha

Botha, Louis · Greytown · Warfare / Military

Birth of Louis Botha, Natal

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