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Formal Capitulation

When
18 January 1806
Where
Cape Town
Part of
Battle of Blaauwberg and British capture of the Cape

The Dutch Cape Colony formally capitulated to British forces, cementing its status as a British colony.

Articles of Capitulation were signed on 18 January 1806 by Lieutenant-General Janssens and Brigadier General Beresford. These were ratified by Major General Baird on 19 January. This formalized the British possession of the Cape Colony, which had been occupied since 8 January.

Sources

  1. Battle of Blaauwberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Cape Colony Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01

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