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Cecil Rhodes, Prime Minister of Cape Colony
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Cecil Rhodes, Prime Minister of Cape Colony
Cecil Rhodes, Prime Minister of Cape Colony, Victorian period
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Cape Cecil Colony Minister Prime Rhodes Rhodesia
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This evocative portrait captures Cecil John Rhodes, a towering figure of the Victorian era, during his tenure as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony in South Africa. Rhodes, born on July 5, 1853, in Bishop's Stortford, England, would go on to become a key player in the political and economic development of Southern Africa. The image, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Rhodes in formal attire, with a stern yet determined expression on his face. His piercing gaze seems to convey a sense of purpose and ambition, reflecting his drive to shape the political landscape of the region. At the time of this photograph, Rhodes had already made a name for himself as a mining magnate and political leader in the Cape Colony. He had played a pivotal role in the discovery of diamonds in Kimberley and the establishment of the De Beers Mining Company. Rhodes' political career began in earnest when he was appointed Prime Minister of the Cape Colony in 1890. During his time in office, Rhodes pursued a policy of expansionist imperialism, seeking to extend British control over the territories north of the Cape Colony. This led to the infamous Jameson Raid in 1895, an ill-fated attempt to seize the Transvaal Republic and establish a British protectorate. The raid ultimately failed, but it brought Rhodes and the British Empire closer to the eventual conquest of the region, which would come to be known as Rhodesia. Despite the controversies surrounding his methods and motives, Rhodes remains a significant figure in the history of Southern Africa. This portrait offers a glimpse into the complex and intriguing life of a man who left an indelible mark on the region and the world.
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