World War I - Christian Frederick Beyers defeated at the Vaal River, South Frica. Beyers was a leader of the Boer Rebels against the government, only to be overwhelmed by the government troops under the command of General Botha. He drowned on 7 December 1914, while trying to escape from his pursuers by crossing the Vaal River. His body was recovered two days later, and with his death the rebellion was brought to an end.

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World War I - Christian Frederick Beyers defeated at the Vaal River, South Frica. Beyers was a leader of the Boer Rebels against the government, only to be overwhelmed by the government troops under the command of General Botha. He drowned on 7 December 1914, while trying to escape from his pursuers by crossing the Vaal River. His body was recovered two days later, and with his death the rebellion was brought to an end.

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