London Convention
Secures greater autonomy for the Transvaal after the war.
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1884 in South Africa
Explore 4 historical events and records for South Africa in 1884.
Historical records for South Africa in 1884
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Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister of the Cape Colony
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London Convention Revises Transvaal Status
Kruger negotiated the London Convention, which adjusted the republic's borders and reduced some restrictions imposed by the Pretoria Convention.
London Convention Revises Transvaal Terms
Paul Kruger's government obtained a revised convention defining relations with Britain and affirming expanded autonomy for the South African Republic.
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