Episode 2 of 3

Kruger Inauguration

When
9 May 1883
Where
Transvaal
Part of
Transvaal proclaimed a republic with Paul Kruger as president

Kruger was inaugurated as president on 9 May 1883 after serving in a triumvirate.

Kruger served as a member of an executive triumvirate until 1883. He defeated Joubert in the election and was inaugurated as president on 9 May 1883, correcting the legacy claim that he became president in 1880.

Sources

  1. Paul Kruger Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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