Sir George Grey

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1854–1857

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sir George Grey, 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. Xhosa cattle-killing movement and famine begins in Cape Colony

   1854–1857

   Role: Governor of the Cape Colony

   1. 11854 · Xhosa cattle herdsLung Sickness Spread

      Lung sickness spread through Xhosa cattle in 1854, preceding the movement.

   2. 21856-1857 · Xhosa territoryMass Destruction of Cattle

      Xhosa destroyed crops and cattle believing ancestors would rise from the dead.

   3. 3April 1856 · River where spirits appearedNongqawuse's Vision

      In April 1856, Nongqawuse heard unearthly noises interpreted as orders to kill cattle.

Sources

1. History of the Cape Colony from 1806 to 1870 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09