About Cornelius Kok II
Lived 1778 – 1858 (aged 79–80). Cornelius Kok II was a South African politician.
Corneli(u)s Kok II (c. 1778 in Kamiesberg – 1858 in Campbell) was a leader ("captain") of the Griqua people in southern Africa.
Biography Kok was the son of captain Cornelius Kok I. He settled with his father in Griquatown and later in Campbell. After his father's death in 1820, Kok served as captain of Campbell until his older brother Adam Kok II returned from Griquatown. However, when Adam Kok II resigned as captain to join the Bergenaars, Cornelius Kok II resumed the title of captain again.
After the death of Adam Kok II, a succession battle arose between his sons: Abraham Kok, supported by Cornelius Kok II, and his nephew, Adam Kok III, who was supported by Waterboer. The petty civil war was won by Adam Kok III and Cornelius Kok II was deposed as captain, but in practice little changed. Andries Waterboer died in 1852, but his son Nicolaas Waterboer continued the territorial conflicts with Kok.
In 1857, with the support of his followers, the old and sick Kok handed his territory over to Adam Kok III. He died early in 1858 in Campbell.
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Who was Cornelius Kok II?
South African politician
When was Cornelius Kok II born?
Cornelius Kok II was born in 1778 in Kamiesberg Local Municipality.
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Cornelius Kok II died in 1858 in Campbell.
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Cornelius Kok II was a politician.
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Cornelius Kok II was South African.
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