Battle of Congella 1842
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 May 1842 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1842 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | South Africa | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | -29.8511, 31.0261 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Congella, beginning 23 May 1842, was between the British of the Cape colony and Voortrekkers or the Boer forces of the Natalia Republic. The Republic of Natalia sought an independent port of entry, free from British control and thus sought to conquer the Port Natal trading settlement which had been settled by mostly British merchants in modern-day KwaZulu-Natal. The battle ended in a British victory due to the heroic ride of Dick King for reinforcements.
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