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He was the man who took over apart of South Africa and named it after himself (Rhodesia). He believed that Africa would be a better place under the British rule. He considered Britain the "first" race in the world. He was the man who tried to make the Cape - Cairo railway line, it was never finished.
Beginning at age 18, he monopolized the world diamond trade, after acquiring control of the production from mines around Kimberly, South Africa.
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Is Cecil John Rhodes related to Margaret Rhodes?
yes
How old is Cecil Rhodes?
Cecil Rhodes was born on July 5, 1853 and died on March 26, 1902. Cecil Rhodes would have been 48 years old at the time of death or 162 years old today.
What country did Cecil Rhodes takeover?
rhodesia
Who did cecil Rhodes marry?
No he never married
Why did Cecil Rhodes become a racist?
Cecil Rhodes did not necessarily becom a racist. While he did push black people from their lands in Africa, it was not because of their race. His reasoning was purely monetary. He wanted to industrialize the lands.
Is Cecil John Rhodes related to Margaret Rhodes?
yes
Cecil Rhodes middle name?
John
Where is Cecil John Rhodes buried?
Matebeleland, Zimbabwe
What island bears the name of a famous scholarship?
The island Rhodes is bears the name of the Rhodes Scholarship, which is named after Cecil John Rhodes.
Who was known as the foremost empire builder in Africa?
Cecil John Rhodes
Cecil John Rhodes November 11 1965 Zimbabwe?
Rhodesia
What does Cecil John Rhodes November 11 1965 and Zimbabwe?
Rhodesia
Who was Southern Rhodesia named after?
Rhodesia was named after Cecil John Rhodes.
The man known as the foremost empire builder in Africa?
Cecil John Rhodes
What is Cecil Rhodes's birthday?
Cecil Rhodes was born on July 5, 1853.
When was Cecil Rhodes born?
Cecil Rhodes was born on July 5, 1853.
What does Cecil John Rhodes November 11 1965 and Zimbabwe have in common?
Rhodesia, named after Cecil Rhodes, gained it's independence on November 11 1965 and reverted to it's former name Zimbabwe.
