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Rhodes, Cecil John

Rhodes, Cecil John (ses'il, rōdz) [key], 1853–1902, British imperialist and business magnate.

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The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.

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