Cecil John Rhodes (/ ˈsɛsəl ˈroʊdz / SES-əl ROHDZ; 5 July 1853 – 26 March 1902) [2] was a British mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of the …

Nov 14, 2025 · Cecil Rhodes, financier, statesman, and empire builder of British South Africa. He was prime minister of Cape Colony (1890–96) and organizer of the giant diamond-mining …

Oct 1, 2011 · Vintage postage stamp of Cecil John Rhodes, founder of Rhodesia former Zimbabwe. Thereafter, Rhodes was in ill-health, but he began concentrating on developing …

At one time De Beers controlled 90 percent of the global diamond market. Rhodes was an ardent believer in colonialism and was the colonizer of the state of Rhodesia, which was named after …

The English businessman and financier Cecil Rhodes founded the modern diamond industry and controlled the British South Africa Company, which acquired Rhodesia and Zambia as British …

May 8, 2024 · Cecil John Rhodes is a historical figure who has generated huge amounts of debate, not just in South Africa, where he lived much of his life, but across much of the …

Rhodes, Cecil John (1853–1902), English imperialist, financier, and mining magnate. Cecil Rhodes founded and controlled the British South Africa Company, which acquired Rhodesia …

Cecil John Rhodes (July 5, 1853-March 26, 1902) was a visionary forward-looking imperialist whose personal career was to have an immense impact on the history of southern Africa.

Jul 31, 2025 · In 1880 Rhodes decided to enter politics in the British Cape Colony, with the overt goal of protecting his business monopoly and his wealth. He became the Cape’s prime …

Cecil John Rhodes was the fifth son of Francis William Rhodes and his second wife, Louisa Peacock. A priest of the Church of England, his father served as curate of Brentwood Essex …