John Charles Molteno
British soldier and businessman (1814–1886) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir John Charles Molteno[needs IPA] KCMG (5 June 1814 – 1 September 1886) was a politician and businessman who served as the first Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1872 to 1878.[1]
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Sir John Charles Molteno | |
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1st Prime Minister of the Cape Colony | |
In office 1 December 1872 – 5 February 1878 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Governor | Henry Barkly Henry Bartle Frere |
Preceded by | Office Established |
Succeeded by | John Gordon Sprigg |
Personal details | |
Born | John Charles Molteno (1814-06-05)5 June 1814 London, United Kingdom |
Died | 1 September 1886(1886-09-01) (aged 72) Cape Town, Cape Colony |
Resting place | St Saviour's Church cemetery, Claremont, Cape Town |
Political party | Independent |
Children | Elizabeth Maria John Charles Percy James Tennant Vincent Barkly Edward Harry 15 others |
Occupation | Statesman, businessman |
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