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Leander Starr Jameson

Prime Minister of the Cape Colony (1853-1917) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 64

Sir Leander Starr Jameson, 1st Baronet,, also known as Starr Jameson, was a British colonial politician, who was best known for his involvement in the ill-fated Jameson Raid.

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1917Died26 November 19171910In historySouth African general election: South African, Orangia Unie, and Het Volk wins a majorityWith Louis Botha 1 moreCandidate1904Named Prime Minister of the Cape ColonyOffice22 February 1904 to 2 February 19081895In historyJameson Raid & Boer crisisWith Cecil Rhodes 1 more1853Born9 February 1853

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Awards

Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Baronet

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1853 to 1917 · aged 64