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'''Cecil Rhodes''' (1853-1902) was an English-born [[South Africa]]n capitalist and politician. He was the founder of the [[de Beers]] Company, which during his life time and to this day controlled and controls 90% of the world's [[diamond]] trade. He was also Prime Minister of [[Cape Colony]].  

'''Cecil Rhodes''' (1853-1902) was an English-born [[South Africa]]n capitalist and politician. He was the founder of the [[de Beers]] Company, which during his life time and to this day controlled and controls 90% of the world's [[diamond]] trade. He was also Prime Minister of [[Cape Colony]].  

He was also the founder and head of the [[British South Africa Company]] and the head of the British colony of [[Rhodesia]]. Cecil was so popular a leader of the Colony of Zambesia that in May 1895, the name was officially changed to Rhodesia, reflecting Rhodes' popularity among colonists who had been informally using the name since 1891.

He was also the founder and head of the [[British South Africa Company]] and the head of the British colony of Zambesia. Rhodes was so popular a leader of the Colony of Zambesia that in May 1895, the name was officially changed to [[Rhodesia]], reflecting Rhodes' popularity among colonists who had been informally using the name since 1891.

The [[Rhodes Scholarship]], which is perhaps the most prestigious scholarship in the world, was enacted after his death according to his will.

The [[Rhodes Scholarship]], which is perhaps the most prestigious scholarship in the world, was enacted after his death according to his will.  

 

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[[Category:African History]]

[[Category:African History]]

[[Category:South Africa]]

[[Category:South Africa]]