John Charles Molteno
Sir John Charles Molteno | |
|---|---|
Molteno in 1872 | |
| 1st Prime Minister of the Cape Colony | |
| In office 1 December 1872 – 5 February 1878 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Governor | Henry Barkly Henry Bartle Frere |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | John Gordon Sprigg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Charles Molteno 5 June 1814 London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 1 September 1886 (aged 72) Cape Town, Cape Colony |
| Resting place | St Saviour's Church cemetery, Claremont, Cape Town |
| Political party | Independent |
| Children | Elizabeth Maria John Charles Percy James Tennant Vincent Barkly Edward Harry 15 others |
| Occupation | Statesman, businessman |
Sir John Charles Molteno KCMG (Italian: [molˈteːno]; 5 June 1814 – 1 September 1886) was a politician and businessman who served as the first Prime Minister of the Cape Colony from 1872 to 1878.