Historedia
Person

Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1879–1884

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sir Henry Bartle Frere, 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. Zululand becomes a British colony

    1879

    Role: British colonial official who issued the ultimatum

    1. 1879 · ZululandStart of the Anglo-Zulu War

      A British force invaded Zululand in 1879, initiating the conflict that led to British control.

  2. Ilbert Bill controversy over European trial in India

    1883–1884

    Role: Opponent of the bill

    1. 9 February 1883 · Imperial Legislative CouncilIntroduction to the Imperial Legislative Council

      The bill was moved for leave on 2 February 1883 and formally introduced to the Imperial Legislative Council on 9 February 1883.

    2. 28 February 1883 · CalcuttaCalcutta Town Hall Protest

      The European community in Bengal Presidency held a heated town hall meeting in February 1883 to denounce the bill.

    3. 25 January 1884 · Imperial Legislative CouncilCompromise and Enactment

      Lord Ripon offered a compromise version after continued opposition, and the bill was passed on 25 January 1884 as an amended act.

Sources

  1. Zulu Kingdom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
  2. Ilbert Bill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-07