Sir George Pomeroy Colley

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1881

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sir George Pomeroy Colley, 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. First Boer War comes to an end

   1881

   Role: British Commander

   1. 127 February 1881 · Majuba HillBattle of Majuba Hill

      The decisive battle of the First Boer War, resulting in a major British defeat and a Boer victory on 27 February 1881.

   2. 223 March 1881 · O'Neil's Cottage (exact site not in allowed places)Armistice and Peace Treaty

      Hostilities ceased with a truce on 6 March 1881, followed by a peace treaty signed on 23 March 1881.

   3. 33 August to 25 October 1881 · PretoriaPretoria Convention

      The formal peace treaty ending the war was signed on 3 August 1881, establishing the Transvaal as a self-governing entity.

Sources

1. First Boer War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22