Paul Kruger by amirapsp
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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)
moonbunnie
Lovely work and thank you for information!
stevey3d
Wonderful image and narrative! 5+
allnaydi
Great image, effects and very interesting historical background. Beautiful work - again - my friend.
JNH
Very beautiful memorial in both prose and picture.
UteBigSmile
This is a quite beautiful image! Hug's Ute
kdraper
Excellent image..
ladyinblack
Wonderful work! Enjoyed the information you shared :)
kitzie21
Wonderful image!
sylki
Another wonderful piece of 2d artwork. Love the great info you gave with the picture, very interesting indeed!
ekatz
wasn't Oom Paul also responsible for setting aside the land for conservation, that became the Kruger National Park? Great image , very surreal
CaperGirl42
This is fantastic work sis! hugz anne
A_Sunbeam Online Now!
Nice work and history of "Oom Paul".
decie
and now hes a lump of garnet:) cool picture.
magnus073
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 :)
lunchlady
Excellent piece of history! Neat render,too!
Richardphotos
excellent effects from your post work.a famous name but I never knew who he was until now
pjlawson
Wonderful image and thank you for the information too! Very interesting indeed! Excellent merging of the photos!
romanceworks
A most interesting image and story. CC
amirapsp
Yes ekatz, our Kruger National Park was named after him indeed :-)
huismus
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.
Fidelity2
Very well done. 5+!!!
felinx
Bon travail :)
renecyberdoc
Excellent Work,2d is a fine art as well,as you prove all the time.
lorddarkwolf
great image, and the history lesson!
2121
interesting image and words, thanks
claude19
Your historical history !!! VEry interessant !!!
Syltermermaid
Fantastic captured Antoinette, thanks for sharing it with us and for your words about the history!!! Hugs Ute
RundwulfWolfShield
Excellent image and very informative piece of history!! You Rock, Antoinette!!
BrokenWings
Very lovely job!
DarkStormCrow
Excellent!