John Xavier Merriman (1841-1926) was the last prime minister of the Cape Colony before the formation of South Africa in 1910. 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1926 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... A prime minister may be either: chief or leading member of the cabinet of the top-level government in a country having a parliamentary system of government; or the official, in countries with a semi-presidential system of government, appointed to manage the civil service and execute the directives of... Map of European presence in 1652 The Cape Colony was a part of South Africa under British occupation during the 19th century. ... 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...
He was born in Street, England. He served from 1908 to 1910. 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...