1872 Transvaal presidential election
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Presidential elections were held in the South African Republic in 1872.[1] The result was a victory for Thomas François Burgers,[2] who defeated the "Afrikanerised" Englishman William Robinson,[3] who had been supported by Paul Kruger.[4] Burgers was sworn in as President on 27 June.[5]
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Results
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas François Burgers | 2,964 | 88.42 |
| William Robinson | 388 | 11.58 |
| Total | 3,352 | 100.00 |
| Source: Debroey | ||