Historedia
Person

Alfred Milner

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1899

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Alfred Milner, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Bloemfontein Conference between Kruger and Milner fails

    1899

    Role: High Commissioner for Southern Africa

    1. 31 May – 5 June 1899 · Bloemfontein railway stationBloemfontein Conference

      Kruger and Milner met at Bloemfontein from 31 May to 5 June 1899, with Steyn mediating and urging franchise concessions on Kruger.

  2. Boer War mobilisation crisis: Volksraad, ultimatum and imperial preparations

    1899

    Role: Governor of the Cape Colony and High Commissioner for Southern Africa

    1. 27 September 1899 · BloemfonteinVolksraad Resolution

      The Orange Free State Volksraad passed a resolution in September 1899 declaring that the state would observe its obligations to the Transvaal.

    2. 28 September 1899 · New Zealand Parliament BuildingsNew Zealand Parliamentary Vote

      New Zealand's parliament approved the sending of troops to support Britain in South Africa, marking the first colonial contribution to the war effort.

    3. 9–11 October 1899 · South African RepublicZAR Ultimatum to Britain

      The South African Republic issued an ultimatum on 9 October 1899 giving Britain 48 hours to withdraw troops from the Transvaal border.

    4. 11 October 1899 · Natal borderFirst Act of War

      Orange Free State Boers seized a train on the Natal border on 11 October 1899, marking the first act of the Second Boer War.

Sources

  1. Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-10
  2. Paul Kruger Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06