James Tennant Molteno

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1865 – 1936

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Who was James Tennant Molteno?

Sir James Molteno, was an influential barrister and parliamentarian of South Africa. Rising to prominence as an unconventional anti-imperialist, he was briefly opposition leader, before becoming parliamentary Speaker.

He was the last Speaker for the Parliament of the Cape Colony, and the first Speaker of Parliament of South Africa.

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Born
Jan 5, 1865
Cape Town
Also known as
  • Sir James Tennant Molteno
  • James Molteno
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Education
  • Trinity College, Cambridge
Died
Sep 16, 1936
London

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on July 23, 2013

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