Cecil John Rhodes
British businessman, mining magnate and politician in South Africa (1853-1902).
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Cecil John Rhodes was a British businessman, mining magnate and politician in South Africa. Born on 5 July 1853 in Bishop's Stortford, Rhodes died on 26 March 1902 in Muizenberg at the age of 48.
Positions held include Prime Minister of the Cape Colony (1890–1893), Prime Minister of the Cape Colony (1893–1896) and Member of the Privy Council of Ireland.
With a Wikipedia article in 96 languages, Cecil John Rhodes is No. 2,475 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 5 July 1853, Bishop's Stortford
- Died
- 26 March 1902, Muizenberg (aged 48)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Entrepreneur, politician, economist
- Field
- Business
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 96
Did you know
Was 37 when first prime Minister of the Cape Colony (1890).
Lived to 48.
Shares a birthday with Georges Pompidou and Jean Cocteau.
One of 3 people in the Index born in Bishop's Stortford, with Minette Walters.
Has a Wikipedia article in 96 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1890–1893Prime Minister of the Cape Colony
- 1893–1896Prime Minister of the Cape Colony
- —Member of the Privy Council of Ireland
- —Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Connections
- SiblingFrank Rhodes
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