William Charles Scully

Biography

William Charles Scully was born in Ireland and emigrated to South Africa with his family in 1867. He wrote works examining the lives of indigenous peoples of South Africa and organized the building of "New Brighton," a township for Aboriginal African people in Port Elizabeth. Following the Boer War, he investigated war crimes by British forces in the Cape Province.

Birth Date

1855-10-29

Place of Birth

Death Date

1943-08-25

Country of Nationality

South Africa

Sources

"William Charles Scully." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17 November 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Charles_Scully. Accessed 17 November 2024.