1659 in South Africa
The following is a list of events that happened during 1659 in South Africa.
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[edit]- The first Khoikhoi-Dutch War begins over land ownership. The Doman-led Khoikhoi attempt to steal cattle from Dutch settlers.[1][2][3]
- The Dutch settlers take refuge in a fortification, and the Khoikhoi lose more land due to their lack of unity.
- Jan van Riebeeck calls a meeting of the VOC's Cape Council of Policy on 19 May to deliberate on their course of action.
- Jan van Riebeeck and the Council commence the construction of the Kijkuijt, Keert de Koe, and Ruijterwacht, redoubts connected by timber fences in order to fortify the borders of the VOC's occupation against the Khoikhoi.[4]
- The first Cape wine is pressed, and Jan van Riebeeck records a harvest of 12 mengelen (14 liters) of must.[5][6][7]
- The first of five expeditions, sent to find the land of the Namaquas, are sent out.
References
[edit]- ^ "General South African History Timeline: 1600s | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ^ Information Bureau, Military (2012-02-28). "A short chronicle of warfare in South Africa". Scientia Militaria - South African Journal of Military Studies. 16 (3). doi:10.5787/16-3-452. ISSN 2224-0020.
- ^ Elphick, Richard (1985). Khoikhoi and the founding of White South Africa. New history of southern Africa series. Johannesburg: Ravan Press. ISBN 978-0-86975-230-2.
- ^ Sleigh, Dan (1996). The forts of the Liesbeeck Frontier. Cape Town, South Africa: Castle Military Museum. ISBN 978-0-620-20775-1.
- ^ "Exploring the Rich and Diverse World of South African Wine". Barley & Vine. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ^ "1659". Leopards Leap. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ^ Millar, Rupert (2018-02-02). "On this day 1659…the first wine in South Africa". The Drinks Business. Retrieved 2025-02-21.