Paul Kruger by amirapsp
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Description
In time, Kruger emerged as a leader. He started as a field cornet in the commandos, eventually becoming Commandant-General of the South African Republic. He was appointed member of a commission of the Volksraad, the republican parliament that was to draw up a constitution. People began to take notice of the young man and he played a prominent part in ending the quarrel between the Transvaal leader, Stephanus Schoeman, and M.W. Pretorius. He was present at the Sand River Convention in 1852.
The First Boer War, also known as the "First War of Independence", started in 1880, and the British forces were defeated in the decisive battle at Majuba in 1881. Once again, Kruger played an important role in the negotiations with the British, which led to the restoration of the Transvaal's independence under British suzerainty.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kruger
A Krugerrand is a South African gold coin, first minted in 1967 in order to help market South African gold. The coins have legal tender status in South Africa but are not actually intended to be used as currency, which is a reason it is regarded as being one of the world's medal-coins.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krugerrand
So I am sharing some history of my land and part of the story of the Boer war. Yes I am a farm girl and proud of it. Enjoy and thank you for stopping by my gallery. Hugs
(Image was created using various of my photos blended.)
Comments (50)
Lovely work and thank you for information!
Wonderful image and narrative! 5+
Great image, effects and very interesting historical background. Beautiful work - again - my friend.
Very beautiful memorial in both prose and picture.
This is a quite beautiful image! Hug's Ute
Excellent image..
Wonderful work! Enjoyed the information you shared :)
Wonderful image!
Another wonderful piece of 2d artwork. Love the great info you gave with the picture, very interesting indeed!
wasn't Oom Paul also responsible for setting aside the land for conservation, that became the Kruger National Park? Great image , very surreal
This is fantastic work sis! hugz anne
Nice work and history of "Oom Paul".
and now hes a lump of garnet:) cool picture.
Antoinette this is a superb capture and very nice history to go along with it. I always like when someone takes pride in who they are and where their from :)
Excellent piece of history! Neat render,too!
excellent effects from your post work.a famous name but I never knew who he was until now
Wonderful image and thank you for the information too! Very interesting indeed! Excellent merging of the photos!
A most interesting image and story. CC
Yes ekatz, our Kruger National Park was named after him indeed :-)
Beautiful artwork! Boer is the Dutch word for farmer as you know. They were very important for Holland but because of the industry less and less. It is a shame though.
Very well done. 5+!!!
Bon travail :)
Excellent Work,2d is a fine art as well,as you prove all the time.
great image, and the history lesson!
interesting image and words, thanks
Your historical history !!! VEry interessant !!!
Fantastic captured Antoinette, thanks for sharing it with us and for your words about the history!!! Hugs Ute
Excellent image and very informative piece of history!! You Rock, Antoinette!!
Very lovely job!
Excellent!