George Biggar
- Born: 20 Feb 1820, At Sea, HMS Weymouth
- Died: 17 Feb 1838, Blaauwkranz, South Africa At Age 17 at age 17
General Notes:
Death Notes:
He died in the Battle of Ndondaskusuka (Tugela).
On the 17th February, Retief's party returns the cattle and horses. On February 6th Dingane gave the party a farewell dance at which the trekkers were requested to leave their firearms outside. At the climax of the dancing, Dingane leapt up and shouted '"Bamabani abathakathi"!' "Kill the wizards!" The men were Overpowered and killed.
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