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1864 in South Africa

Explore 3 historical events and records for South Africa in 1864.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1864

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1864

Commandant

Kruger, Paulus · Pretoria · Commandant General · Government / Government of South Africa

Appointed Commander of the Transvaal forces

1864

Election

Pretorius, Marthinus · Pretoria · President of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

Elected President of the South African Republic, 2nd term

1864

Schoeman Dispute Tests Republican Institutions

Schoeman, Stephanus · Transvaal · Government / Government of South Africa

Political rivalry involving Stephanus Schoeman illustrated the instability of the South African Republic during its early independence.

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