Historedia
Person

Sir Henry Barkly

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1870–1872

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sir Henry Barkly, 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. Henry Barkly appointed Governor of the Cape of Good Hope

    1870

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

    1. August 1870 · Cape ColonyAppointment as Governor and High Commissioner

      Barkly was sent to the Cape Colony in August 1870 as governor and as British High Commissioner for Southern Africa.

  2. Responsible government granted to Cape Colony

    1872

    Role: Governor of the Cape Colony

    1. 1872 · Cape ColonyAchievement of Responsible Government

      The Cape Colony achieved responsible government in 1872, with Sir John Molteno becoming the first Prime Minister.

    2. 1872 · Cape ParliamentAnnouncement of Cape Government Railways

      Molteno announced the purchase of private lines and the founding of the Cape Government Railways in his first speech.

Sources

  1. Henry Barkly Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
  2. John Charles Molteno Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
  3. Cape Government Railways Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-26