Transvaal presidential election, 1883
Presidential elections were held in Transvaal on 16 April 1883.[1] The election was held after the country's triumvarate leadership, consisting of Paul Kruger, Piet Joubert and Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, was abolished.[1] The result was a victory for Kruger, who was sworn in on 9 May.[1]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Kruger | 3,431 | 74.5 |
| Piet Joubert | 1,171 | 25.5 |
| Total | 4,602 | 100 |
| Source: Encyclopædia Britannica[2] | ||
References
- 1 2 3 Paul Kruger is elected President South African History Online
- ↑ Encyclopedia Britannica 1911, p522
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