So little done, so much to do.
Cecil John Rhodes Quotes
I have found out one thing and that is, if you have an idea, and it is a good idea, if you only stick to it you will come out all right.
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Birth: | 5th July, 1853 |
Death: | 26th March, 1902 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Businessman, Politician |
Cecil Rhodes was born in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England. He was a British businessman and politician in South Africa. South Africa's Rhodes University is also named after Rhodes. He set up the provisions of the Rhodes Scholarship, which is funded by his estate. In 1890, Rhodes Prime Minister of the Cape Colony and implemented laws that would benefit mine and industry owners. He introduced the Glen Grey Act to push black people from their lands and make way for industrial development.
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