Historedia
Person

Paul Kruger

Events
5
Episodes
11
Years
1862–1899

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Paul Kruger, 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. Stephanus Schoeman's coup sparks the Transvaal Civil War

    1862

    Role: Boer leader who intervened against Schoeman and led the forces that routed his commando

    1. 1862 · South African RepublicVolksraad Declaration of Rebels

      The Volksraad declared the Schoeman factions to be rebels in 1862, enabling Kruger to summon burghers to the conflict.

    2. 9 October 1862 · PotchefstroomSkirmish at Potchefstroom

      Schoeman mustered a commando at Potchefstroom but was routed by Kruger on the night of 9 October 1862.

  2. Transvaal proclaimed a republic with Paul Kruger as president

    1880–1884

    Role: State President

    1. 13 December 1880 · PaardekraalPaardekraal Gathering

      Volksraad members summoned to Paardekraal in December 1880, marking the start of the republic's restoration.

    2. 9 May 1883 · TransvaalKruger Inauguration

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

    3. 27 February 1884 · LondonLondon Convention

      The London Convention of 1884 relinquished British suzerainty, recognizing the republic's independence.

  3. Jameson Raid ends in surrender and Cecil Rhodes resigns as Cape Prime Minister

    1896

    Role: President of the South African Republic

    1. 2 January 1896 · DoornkopSurrender at Doornkop

      Leander Starr Jameson surrendered to Boer forces at Doornkop on 2 January 1896, ending the Jameson Raid.

  4. Bloemfontein Conference between Kruger and Milner fails

    1899

    Role: State President of the South African Republic

    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.

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

    1899

    Role: State President of the South African Republic

    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. Stephanus Schoeman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-15
  2. Transvaal Civil War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. Paul Kruger Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  4. Cecil Rhodes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  5. Second Boer War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11