Historical Events tagged with "queen pomare iv"
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Politics & Government
France Annexes Kingdom of Tahiti
June 29th, 1880 144 years ago
France annexed Tahiti, previously an independent kingdom, renaming it 'Etablissements de français de l'Océanie'. This event marked the culmination of French colonial ambitions in the South Pacific. The annexation aimed to solidify French influence in the region and secure strategic maritime routes. Local governance transitioned to French authorities, impacting the traditional systems in place.
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