Siege of Mafeking

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Also Known As	Siege of Mafeking
Date	1899 - 1900
Location	Mahikeng • South Africa
Participants	Boer • United Kingdom
Context	South African War

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Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

British army officer