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1870 in South Africa

Explore 3 historical events and records for South Africa in 1870.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1870

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May

24 May 1870

Birth of Jan Christian Smuts

Smuts, Jan Christian · Bovenplaats · Government / Government of South Africa

Birth of Jan Christian Smuts

24 May 1870

Education

Smuts, Jan Christian · Cambridge · Warfare / Military

Completes law studies at Christs College

Other events (month unknown)

1870

Dismissal

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

Transvaal is Annexed by the British & Kruger is dismissed

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