Cecil Rhodes date of birth:

July 5, 1853

How old was Cecil Rhodes when died?

48

Where was Cecil Rhodes born?

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.

When did Cecil Rhodes die?

March 26, 1902

What is Cecil Rhodes nationality?

British

What is Cecil Rhodes's occupation?

Businessman Politician

Short Biography

Cecil John Rhodes PC (5 July 1853 – 26 March 1902) was a British imperialist, businessman, mining magnate, and politician in South Africa. An ardent believer in British colonialism, Rhodes was the founder of the southern African territory of Rhodesia, which was named after him in 1895. 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.