Historical Events tagged with "lord george paulet"
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British Occupation of Hawaii by George Paulet
In February 1843, Lord George Paulet, a British naval officer, occupied the Kingdom of Hawaii in response to local grievances against British subjects. Paulet claimed the islands in the name of Great Britain after disputes over property rights and the treatment of British nationals. The occupation was met with a mix of resistance and reluctance from Hawaiian leaders, who sought to negotiate a peaceful resolution with the British. Paulet's actions stirred tensions in the Pacific and highlighted the vulnerability of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the face of foreign powers.
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