Hornkranz massacre 1893
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 April 1893 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1893 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Namibia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | -23.3650, 16.4325 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Hornkranz massacre was the killing of 88 indigenous ǀKhowesin people by German colonial troops on 12 April 1893. The massacre took place in the village of Hornkranz in German South West Africa, which is now part of the Khomas Region of Namibia. Of the dead, 78 were women and children.
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