Cecil Rhodes

Cecil John Rhodes (July 5, 1853 – March 26, 1902) was an English businessman and the effective founder of the state of Rhodesia (which was named after him). Rhodesia (later Northern and Southern Rhodesia) eventually became Zambia and Zimbabwe. Rhodes profited greatly from Southern Africa's natural resources, proceeds of which founded the Rhodes Scholarship upon his death.

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July 5 - 1853 - March 26 - 1902 - English - Business - Rhodesia - Northern - Southern Rhodesia - Zambia - Zimbabwe - Southern Africa - Rhodes Scholarship

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