Cecil Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes was a British imperialist and businessman who founded De Beers in 1888, which became synonymous with the diamond industry and was responsible for establishing the modern diamond market.
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His severe questioning of Cecil Rhodes at the South African Affairs committee attracted wide attention on the eve of the Boer War.
Mark Carney’s win shows the appeal of a politician who rejects the woke agenda – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-02
The legacy on Africa of British imperialist Cecil Rhodes is discussed.
A panoramic view of a continent – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-01
Cecil Rhodes invaded what is now Zimbabwe in 1890, marking a significant moment in the history of colonization in the region.
Tsitsi Dangarembga: “Nunca somos libres completamente; tenemos momentos de libertad” | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2025-04-19
Cecil Rhodes is quoted regarding Englishness and the lottery of life.
Dear Suella: I was born in London and raised in Oxfordshire. What do you reckon – can I be English? | Nels Abbey
United Kingdom· 2025-03-05
Cecil Rhodes was a supremacist who influenced the diamond market and its association with love.
El fantasma de Bridget Jones | OpiniónSpain· 2025-02-18
Cecil Rhodes founded De Beers in 1888 and was a fervent advocate of British imperialism.
El rey de los diamantes se tambalea: la crisis de De Beers pone en jaque un negocio de 80.000 millones de euros | NegociosSpain· 2025-02-15
