Historical Events tagged with "French territory"
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Politics & Government
Antonio de Ulloa Arrives as Governor of Louisiana
March 5th, 1766 259 years ago
Antonio de Ulloa was appointed the first Spanish governor of Louisiana. Arriving in New Orleans amidst a significant transition, he took on the challenge of administering the territory following Spain's acquisition from France. His arrival marked a new era of Spanish rule in the region, aiming to stabilize and expand Spanish influence in North America.
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