Cecil Rhodes
British businessman and politician in South Africa
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About Him
Cecil Rhodes (The Rt Hon Cecil John Rhodes DCL) was a British businessman and politician in South Africa.
His Legacy
He was the founder of the southern African territory of Rhodesia, which was named after him in 1895. South Africa's Rhodes University is also named after Rhodes.
His Personal Life
He never married. Some writers have suggested that Rhodes may have been homosexual.
Fun Facts
In the last years of his life, Rhodes was stalked by Polish princess Catherine Radziwill. She falsely claimed that they were having an affair!
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F.A.Q. about Cecil Rhodes
When is his birthday?
Cecil Rhodes' birthday is on July 5, 1853.
In how many days is his birthday?
Cecil's birthday is in 271 days
How old was Cecil when he died?
He was 48 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 26, 1902.
How old would he be today?
Cecil Rhodes would be 169 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Cecil from?
He was born in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England..