Siege of Marabastad 1881
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 January 1881 – 2 April 1881 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1881 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | South Africa | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Boer War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -25.7411, 28.1758 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Marabastad was a siege of Fort Marabastad, in present day Limpopo, South Africa, carried out by the Boer Republic of Transvaal, starting on 11 January 1881, and ending with British surrender on 2 April 1881. It took place during the First Boer War, during which Boer forces besieged several British garrisons across the country.
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