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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]]. He was also the founder and head of the British South Africa Company and the virtual dictator of a British 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 virtual dictator of a British colony of [[Rhodesia]]. The [[Rhodes Scholarship]], which is perhaps the most prestigious scholarship in the world, was enacted after his death according to his will. |
[[Category:Political People|Rhodes, Cecil]] | [[Category:Political People|Rhodes, Cecil]] | ||
Revision as of 14:49, May 1, 2008
Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) was an English-born South African 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 virtual dictator of a British colony of Rhodesia. The Rhodes Scholarship, which is perhaps the most prestigious scholarship in the world, was enacted after his death according to his will.