Historical Events tagged with "french expedition"
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Formal Possession of New Caledonia by France
Admiral Firmin Didot Despointes claimed New Caledonia for France, marking a significant moment in French colonial expansion in the Pacific region. This action involved the formal declaration of possession on behalf of France, which aimed at establishing a foothold in the Pacific to counteract British influence in the area. Despointes, along with his expedition, conducted ceremonies on the shores of New Caledonia, planting the French flag and taking possession of the land, which would become increasingly important for France in the years to come.
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