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Signing of the Sand River Convention
- When
- 17 January 1852
- Where
- Farm called Sand River
On 17 January 1852, the Sand River Convention was signed, recognizing Boer independence north of the Vaal River.
The treaty was signed on the farm called Sand River. Commandant-General Andries Pretorius signed for the Boers, while Major William Samuel Hogge and Charles Mostyn Owen signed for the British government. This agreement formally recognized the independence of the Boers, establishing the South African Republic.
Sources
- Sand River Convention Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04
- South African Republic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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