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Charles Coghlan

1863–1927 · 20th century

Sir Charles Coghlan was a lawyer and politician in Rhodesia who led the campaign against joining the Union of South Africa. After white voters chose responsible government in the 1922 referendum, he became the first premier of the self-governing Colony of Southern Rhodesia in 1923 and held office until his death in 1927.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Charles Coghlan. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/charles-coghlan
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