France claims the Seychelles for Louis XVNov 1, 1756Labels: Corneille Morphey, Louis XV, Seychelles claimWDL FauvelWikipedia
First permanent settlers arrive at Sainte AnneAug 27, 1770Labels: Sainte Anne, Settlers, Enslaved AfricansSNAWikipedia
Royal settlement established at L’Etablissement du RoiJan 1, 1778Labels: L Etablissement, Mah, Victoria precursorWikipediaSeychelles Nation
Malavois land-tenure reforms and 30-article ordinanceJul 30, 1787Labels: Jean-Baptiste Malavois, Land ordinance, PlantationsSeychelles NationSeychelles Nation
Seychelles Colonial Assembly forms amid French RevolutionJun 19, 1790Labels: Colonial Assembly, French Revolution, Settler politicsSeychelles Nation
Quéau de Quincy becomes commandant of SeychellesSep 9, 1793Labels: Jean-Baptiste Qu, Commandant, Seychelles administrationSeychelles NationWikipedia
French Revolutionary abolition of slavery not enforced locallyFeb 4, 1794Labels: French Republic, Abolition decree, Seychelles slaveryWikipediaBritannica
First British capitulation negotiated on MahéMay 17, 1794Labels: First capitulation, British forces, Qu auSeychelles NationSeychelles Nation
Naval Battle of Mahé brings war to Seychelles harborAug 19, 1801Labels: Naval Battle, HMS frigate, ChiffonneWikipediaWikipedia
Seychelles placed under British occupationMay 17, 1810Labels: British occupation, Qu au, Commissioner roleWikipediaSeychelles Nation
British capture of Mauritius shifts power balanceDec 3, 1810Labels: Capture of, British navy, le deBritannicaWikipedia
Treaty of Paris formally cedes Seychelles to BritainMay 30, 1814Labels: Treaty of, Britain, Seychelles cessionNapoleon SeriesWikipediaSeychelles Nation