1630s in South Africa
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The following lists events that happened during the 1630s in South Africa.
Events
[edit]1631
[edit]- The British capture Autshumao, the chief of Goringhaikonas Khoi-Khoi, and take him to Batavia.[1][2] Autshumao later returns to the Cape to act as a resident agent, postmaster, and translator for ships.
- Groote Catrijn van Palicatta is born in India, later to be exiled to the Cape of Good Hope.[3]
1632
[edit]- Autshumao asks passing sailors to ferry him and 20 followers to Robben Island.[4][5] Autshumao's Robben Island group are protected from mainland Khoikhoi enemies, with food such as penguins and seals provided for the group. Autshumao travels to Java and back to South Africa.[6]
- 23 Dutch sailors killed after allegedly attempting to steal cattle.[7]
1635
[edit]- The Portuguese Nossa Senhora runs aground near the mouth of the Umzimkulu River
References
[edit]- ^ "General South African History Timeline of the 1600s".
- ^ "Early struggles, contact and conflict in the Cape Colony | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Groote Catrijn - Camissa Museum". camissamuseum.co.za. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "General South African History Timeline: 1600s | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "English Settlement in South Africa | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Heritage Month: The Khoi encountered Europeans long before Van Riebeeck". www.news.uct.ac.za. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "History of South Africa (including apartheid)". www.southafrica.to. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
Bibliography
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