1 janv. 1889 - Cecil Rhodes colonized Zimbabwe
Description:
"Cecil John Rhodes who was the pioneer of the conquest of Zimbabwe, with his British South African Company (BSAC), bought a written concession for exclusive mining rights in the Matabeleland and other adjoining territories from King Lobengula. ... After successfully overthrowing the King he named the country Rhodesia."Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1889
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 136 ans