1817 in South Africa
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The following lists events that happened during 1817 in South Africa.
Events
- A Dutch Reformed Church is established in Uitenhage.
- Approximately 200 Scottish artisan immigrants are brought to the Cape Colony by Benjamin Moodie. Among them is David Hume, who becomes an explorer and big-game hunter.
- AmaMthethwa chief Dingiswayo captured & executed by AmaNwandwe chief Zwide.[1]
Births
- 8 January – Theophilus Shepstone, British administrator in South Africa is born in Westbury-On-Trym near Bristol, England.
References
- ^ "General South African History Timeline: 1800s | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
See Years in South Africa for list of References