Paul Kruger
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Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger was a South African politician. He was one of the dominant political and military figures in 19th-century South Africa, and State President of the South African Republ
Voortrekkers; a 1909 depiction
Andries Pretorius, a great influence on the young Kruger
Kruger as a field cornet, photographed c. 1852
M W Pretorius, who became the Transvaal's first President in 1857
First Boer War
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The First Boer War, also known as the Transvaal War, was fought from 16 December 1880 until 23 March 1881 between the United Kingdom and Boers of the Transvaal. The war resulted in a Boer victory and
Majuba Hill as seen from Laing's Nek where two decisive battles were fought between the British and Boer forces in the First Boer War
Battle of Majuba
Peace talks between Paul Kruger and Sir Evelyn Wood in O'Neil's Cottage near Amajuba Hill