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Boer is the Dutch and Afrikaans word for farmer, which came to denote the descendants of the Dutch-speaking settlers of the eastern Cape frontier in Southern Africa during the 18th century, as well as those who left the Cape Colony during the 19th century to settle in the Orange Free State, Transvaal , and to a lesser extent Natal...

Timeline of Events

1852

1.17.1852

The United Kingdom recognizes the independence of the Boer colonies of the Transvaal.

1900

2.8.1900

British troops are defeated by Boers at Ladysmith, South Africa.

2.23.1900

In South Africa, Boers and British troops fight in the Battle of Hart's Hill.

2.27.1900

Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an unconditional notice of surrender from Boer General Piet Cronje at the Battle of Paardeberg.