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Seychelles under French administration (1756–1814)

Seychelles under French administration (1756–1814)

  1. France claims the Seychelles for Louis XV

    Labels: Corneille Morphey, Louis XV, Seychelles claim
  2. First permanent settlers arrive at Sainte Anne

    Labels: Sainte Anne, Settlers, Enslaved Africans
  3. Royal settlement established at L’Etablissement du Roi

    Labels: L Etablissement, Mah, Victoria precursor
  4. Seychelles Colonial Assembly forms amid French Revolution

    Labels: Colonial Assembly, French Revolution, Settler politics
  5. Quéau de Quincy becomes commandant of Seychelles

    Labels: Jean-Baptiste Qu, Commandant, Seychelles administration
  6. French Revolutionary abolition of slavery not enforced locally

    Labels: French Republic, Abolition decree, Seychelles slavery
  7. Naval Battle of Mahé brings war to Seychelles harbor

    Labels: Naval Battle, HMS frigate, Chiffonne
  8. Seychelles placed under British occupation

    Labels: British occupation, Qu au, Commissioner role
  9. British capture of Mauritius shifts power balance

    Labels: Capture of, British navy, le de