Historical Figure

Cecil Rhodes

Associated Events

Empire1583 CE – 1997 CE

British Empire

At its peak in the early 20th century, the British Empire controlled roughly a quarter of the world's land surface and population, making it the largest empire in history by territory.

Colonialism1881 CE – 1914 CE

Scramble for Africa

European powers rapidly colonized virtually all of Africa, with the Berlin Conference of 1884–85 establishing rules for colonial claims — though no Africans were invited or consulted.