Orange Free State Timeline of Events

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Orange Free State

The Orange Free State was an independent Boer republic in southern Africa during the second half of the 19th century, and later a British colony and a province of the Union of South Africa. It is the historical precursor to the present-day Free State province...

Timeline of Events

1854

2.17.1854

The United Kingdom recognizes the independence of the Orange Free State.

2.23.1854

The official independence of the Orange Free State is declared.

1899

10.11.1899

Second Boer War begins: In South Africa, a war between the United Kingdom and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State erupts.

1900

1.23.1900

The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State and British forces during the Second Boer War resulted in a British defeat.

2.14.1900

Second Boer War: In South Africa, 20,000 British troops invade the Orange Free State.

3.13.1900

Second Boer War: British forces occupy Bloemfontein, Orange Free State.

5.24.1900

Second Boer War: The United Kingdom annexes the Orange Free State.