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De Beers Beginnings
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Updated:
7 Dec 2017
1867-1960
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Events
Eureka Diamond found
Star of South Africa Found
Cecil Rhodes arrives in South Africa
De Beers diamond mine discovered
Kimberley Mine discovered
Cecil Rhodes buys diamond claim
De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. is established
London Diamond Syndicate is formed
Second Boer War begins
Cecil Rhodes dies
Ernest Oppenheimer forms Anglo American Corporation
Oppenheimer is elected to De Beers board of directors
Ernest Oppenheimer becomes Chairman of De Beers
"A Diamond is Forever" slogan is created
De Beers begins exploration in Canada
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