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Siege of Mafeking: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Siege of Mafeking
Date 1899 - 1900
Location Mahikeng • South Africa
Participants Boer • United Kingdom
Context South African War

Photos

Mahikeng, South Africa: Siege of Mafeking obelisk
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Key People

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
British army officer