Alfred Milner becomes high commissioner for South Africa

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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In the aftermath of the inquiry into the Jameson Raid, Lord Rosmead, High Commissioner for Southern Africa and Governor of Cape Colony, resigns his posts, and is succeeded by Alfred Milner, who remains in office until 1901.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Alfred Milner becomes high commissioner for South Africa". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19230, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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