Episode 2 of 4

Negotiations for the Royal Charter

When: March 1889 to 1889
Where: London
Part of: British South Africa Company receives its Royal Charter

Rhodes spent time in London in 1889 discussing the terms of the charter, including potential amalgamations.

Much of the time after Rhodes arrived in London in March 1889 was taken up in discussions on the terms of the charter. During negotiations, the company discussed the possibilities of taking over the administration of Bechuanaland and working with, and possibly amalgamating with, the African Lakes Company which was operating in Nyasaland.

Sources

British South Africa Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09

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