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1891 in South Africa

Explore 3 historical events and records for South Africa in 1891.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1891

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January

2 January 1891

Rule of Matabeleland

Jameson, Leanders Starr · Matabeleland · Government / Government of South Africa

Administration extended over the Matabele territory

Other events (month unknown)

1891

Education

Smuts, Jan Christian · Cambridge · Warfare / Military

Wins the Ebden scholarship for overseas study & reads law at Christs College, Cambridge

1891

Education

Smuts, Jan Christian · Stellenbosch · Warfare / Military

Graduates with double First-class honours in Literature & Science

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