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Pretoria, South Africa, Burials of President Kruger & family
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Pretoria, South Africa, Burials of President Kruger & family
Pretoria, South Africa - The Burial site of President Kruger and his family. Date: circa 1906
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This evocative photograph captures the solemn and reverent atmosphere at the burial site of Paul Kruger and his family in Pretoria, South Africa. Dated circa 1906, the image offers a glimpse into the final resting place of the beloved Boer leader and his loved ones, following his death in 1904. President Kruger, a prominent Afrikaner political figure and the last president of the South African Republic of Transvaal, is depicted in the photograph through a marble bust placed atop a grand tomb. Surrounding the tomb are several other marble gravestones, each marking the final resting place of Kruger's family members. The burial site, located in a serene and tranquil cemetery, is adorned with cypress trees and a canopy of foliage, providing a sense of peace and solitude. The site is also adorned with fresh flowers and wreaths, indicating that the graves continue to be visited and remembered by those who cherish Kruger's legacy. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the historical significance of Kruger and his family to the people of South Africa and the Boer community during the early 1900s. The image, taken in the aftermath of the Second Boer War, serves as a testament to the enduring respect and admiration held for Kruger and his family, even in the face of adversity and loss.
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