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Namibia (1884-1904) |
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*1884: Shortly after the Berlin Conference, Namibia is purchased by Adolf Luderitz. Germany immediately declares Namibia to be its protectorate, but this is so in name only. |
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*1889: 25 men led by Major Curt von Francois land in British-held Walvis Bay in tourist guise. From there they journey to the capital of Winterhoek(now Windhoek). |
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Major Curt von Francois |
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Die Alte Feste- The Old Fort |
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*1890: Curt and his reinforced contingent of 32 men construct the "Alte Feste," which serves as a barracks and headquarters of the German occupation. Today, it is Namibia's National Museum.
*1893: Curt's forces are attacked by Nama tribesmen under Chief Hedrik Witbooi. The natives are successfully fended off and flee into the deserts. A year later, a treaty ensures peace for the next ten years.
*1902: The first railway is constructed between Swakopmund and Windhoek. Shortly after, a line between Swakopmund and Otavi is added, on which one particular locomotive, the Illing will distinguish itself by traversing 271,000 in its thirty-five-year service from 1904-1939. It still stands today in front of the Windhoek Railway Station (constructed in 1912). |
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Statue of Curt von Francois in Windhoek |
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Windhoek Railway Station with the Illing on display |
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