Slachter's Nek Rebellion

Slachter's Nek Rebellion
Date1815
LocationCape Colony
Result Revolt suppressed
Belligerents
Boer Rebels  United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Hans Bezuidenhout (†) United Kingdom Jacob Cuyler
Strength
Hundreds ~ 300
Casualties and losses
none 5 killed

The Slachter's Nek Rebellion was an uprising by Boers in 1815 on the eastern border of the Cape Colony.[1] The rebellion, which was small and local, was handled so badly that it acquired importance as an incident in the struggle of Afrikanerdom against British domination.[2]

Slachter's Nek is the Dutch spelling. In Afrikaans the spelling is Slagtersnek. In both languages, the name translates to Butcher's Neck (Nek is used in several Afrikaans place names).

Names of accused[3]

References

  1. The surname Prinslo is in fact spelt as Prinsloo.
  1. "Slachter's Nek Rebellion". Standard Encyclopedia of Southern Africa 9. Human Sciences Research Council. pp. 655–656.
  2. "Cape of Good Hope". Standard Encyclopedia of Southern Africa 3. Human Sciences Research Council. p. 47.
  3. Leibbrandt, H. C. V., ed. (1902). The rebellion of 1815, generally known as Slachters Nek. Cape Town: J. C. Juta & Co.
  4. Die Geslagsregister van die Ou Kaapse families Vol II M-Z. A. A. BALKEMA. 1981. Page 741.
  5. http://www.geni.com/people/Willem-Petrus-Prinsloo/6000000021240030425?through=6000000023983802309. Extracted 2 JUN 2015.
  6. Visagie, Jan C, Voortrekkerstamouers 1835 - 1845. Protea Boekhuis. Pretoria. 2011. Page 406

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