16 July 1685
Constantia granted to Simon van der Stel
VOC commissioner Hendrik van Rheede granted Van der Stel title to the estate later known as Groot Constantia.
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settlement
VOC commissioner Hendrik van Rheede granted Van der Stel title to the estate later known as Groot Constantia.
Significance
The estate became a prominent example of elite landholding and wine agriculture.
Why it matters
The estate became a prominent example of elite landholding and wine agriculture.