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.
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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.
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No he never married
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.
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Matebeleland, Zimbabwe
The island Rhodes is bears the name of the Rhodes Scholarship, which is named after Cecil John Rhodes.
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Rhodesia
Rhodesia was named after Cecil John Rhodes.
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Cecil John Rhodes was never married. He was known for his ambitious pursuits in politics and business rather than personal relationships. Rhodes remained focused on his goals, including expanding British influence in Africa, and did not prioritize marriage or family life.
Cecil Rhodes was born on July 5, 1853.
Cecil Rhodes was born on July 5, 1853.