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Smuts (General Jan Christaan)

This former Boer general arrived in Madeira on the English steamer Arundel Castle on June 7, 1921, being greeted on board by the Civil Governor and Military Commander, and receiving military honors from an infantry force stationed on Avenida Gonçalves Zarco. General Smuts, who visited various points in the city and its surroundings, including Monte and Terreiro da Luta, left for England on the same day.

People mentioned in this article

General Jan Christaan Smuts
Former Boer general

Years mentioned in this article

1921
Arrival of General Jan Christaan Smuts in Madeira

Locations mentioned in this article

Funchal
Locations visited by General Jan Christaan Smuts
Madeira
Arrival of General Jan Christaan Smuts