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Leander Starr Jameson, Scottish-born South African politician, c1900
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Leander Starr Jameson, Scottish-born South African politician, c1900
Leander Starr Jameson, Scottish-born South African politician, c1900. A friend of Cecil Rhodes, Jameson (1853-1917) was the leader of the Jameson Raid on 29 December 1895 to 2 January 1896. The aim of raid was to initiate rebellion in Johannesburg by British settlers or Uitlanders. It was sponsored by Rhodes, Prime Minister of the Cape Colony and managing director of the British South Africa Company. Jameson (1852-1917) and his troop of 500 were overwhelmed by the Boers and forced to surrender. The resultant furore led to the resignation of Rhodes as Prime Minister, but the raid was a significant factor in provoking the outbreak of the Boer War three years later
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Leander Starr Jameson - A Scottish-born South African Politician and the Infamous Jameson Raid
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. This print captures Leander Starr Jameson, a prominent Scottish-born South African politician, around 1900. Known for his close association with Cecil Rhodes, Jameson played a pivotal role in leading the audacious Jameson Raid from December 29,1895 to January 2,1896. The raid aimed to incite rebellion among British settlers in Johannesburg against the Boers. Sponsored by Rhodes himself - Prime Minister of the Cape Colony and managing director of the British South Africa Company - Jameson and his troop of 500 valiant men were ultimately overwhelmed by the Boers' forces and forced to surrender. The aftermath of this daring act resulted in widespread controversy that led to Rhodes's resignation as Prime Minister. Moreover, it significantly contributed to sparking the outbreak of the devastating Boer War three years later. In this portrait, we see an imposing figure with a distinguished moustache representing power and authority during an era marked by colonialism and political turmoil. This image serves as a reminder of both Britain's imperial ambitions and its impact on countries like South Africa. The photograph offers us a glimpse into an eventful period in history when invasions, rebellions, and political acts shaped nations' destinies. Leander Starr Jameson remains etched in our collective memory as both statesman and raider – forever entwined with notions of imperialism and resistance against foreign rule.
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