1872 Transvaal presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Transvaal in 1872. The result was a victory for Thomas François Burgers, who defeated the "Afrikanerised" Englishman William Robinson, who had been supported by Paul Kruger. Burgers was sworn in as President on 27 June.

1872 Transvaal presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Transvaal in 1872. The result was a victory for Thomas François Burgers, who defeated the "Afrikanerised" Englishman William Robinson, who had been supported by Paul Kruger. Burgers was sworn in as President on 27 June.