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George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.
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- 30 Sep 2019
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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2012, March 30). George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0081114
South African History Online (2012) 'George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.', South African History Online, 30 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0081114 (Accessed: 26 September 2026).
South African History Online, George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0081114, (accessed 26 September 2026).
"George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.." South African History Online, 30 Mar. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0081114. Accessed 26 Sept. 2026.
South African History Online. "George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.." South African History Online. March 30, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0081114.
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