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Orange River Convention

When
23 February 1854
Where
Bloemfontein
Part of
British recognition of Orange Free State independence, 1854

The Orange River Convention officially recognized the independence of the Orange Free State on 23 February 1854.

Held at Bloemfontein, this convention formalized the recognition of Boer independence in the area between the Orange and Vaal rivers. It resulted in the formation of the independent Boer Republic of the Orange Free State.

Sources

  1. Orange River Convention Wikipedia
  2. Orange Free State Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27

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