Polity Klein Vrystaat

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Was a short-lived Boer republic in what is now South Africa (around the town of Piet Retief).

Establishment

  • January 1887: From around 1876, a group of Boers lived on land bought from the Swazi king Mbandzeni. In 1886, a formal government was formed, following the adoption of a constitution. King Mbandzeni sold the land but kept his kingdom.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • August 1891: This state existed until 1891 when it was incorporated into the South African Republic (Transvaal).

Disestablishment

  • August 1891: This state existed until 1891 when it was incorporated into the South African Republic (Transvaal).