What was the sexual orientation of Cecil John Rhodes?

Answer 1

Although some writers have speculated on Cecil Rhodes' sexuality, it is impossible to say, as there is very little evidence either way, as he was never married. My great Granfather had some dealings with C J Rhodes and a remark was passed down through the family, "He prefered the company of virile young men''. In the company of ladies he was rather very dignified or rude to some by his totally ignoring them unless he had no choice and it was politicaly expedient to deal with females. He would often delegate the task of dealing with females to an underling.

Answer 2

Rudyard Kipling was married to a woman, and is believed to have been heterosexual, but according to Martin Seymour-Smith, who wrote "Rudyard Kipling," (1990), newly opened Kipling letters were used to argue he was a repressed homosexual who married Caroline Balestier although he was really in love with her brother Wolcott; critics call the book controversial.

Answer 3

Cecil John Rhodes' sexual orientation is unclear. Some historians speculate that he may have been homosexual or asexual, but there is no definitive evidence to confirm his sexual orientation.