17 April 1838
Robert Biggar and his force are killed
- Updated
- 30 Sep 2019
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- 01Omer-Cooper, J.D. (1987). History of Southern Africa, London: James Currey
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Robert Biggar and his force are killed. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0010953
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