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1897 in South Africa

Explore 4 historical events and records for South Africa in 1897.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1897

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1897

Citizenship

Smuts, Jan Christian · Commander in Chief · Government / Government of South Africa

Renounces British citizenship

1897

Marriage

Smuts, Jan Christian · Commander in Chief · Government / Government of South Africa

Marries Sybella Krige

1897

Volksraad Election

Botha, Louis · Vryheid · Volksraad Member · Government / Government of South Africa

Is elected to the Transvaal Volksraad for Vryheid.

1897

Vryheid Representation

Botha, Louis · Vryheid · Volksraad Member · Government / Government of South Africa

Begins a prominent political career before the South African War.

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