1916 Death Marthinus T Steyn, President of Orange-Free state (1896-1902), dies at 59 1901 Event Battle at Tweefontein Orange-Free state: Boers surprise attack Brits 1900 Event British troops occupy Bloemfontein, Orange-Free state 1900 Event President Steyn of Orange-Free state flees from Bloemfontein 1857 Birthday Marthinus T Steyn, President of Orange-Free state, 1896-1902
