About
English businessman and politician who founded the South African state of Rhodesia, which is named for him. He was also the 7th Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896.
Before Fame
As the Chairman of De Beers, he established a monopoly on the world's diamond supply.
Trivia
He founded Rhodes University in South Africa and established the Rhodes Scholarship.
Family Life
He was born to Reverend Francis William Rhodes and Louisa Peacock Rhodes. He had one older brother who became a military officer.
Associated With
He served English interests in South Africa under the reign of Queen Victoria.
