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French colony of Guadeloupe established in the Caribbean

Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of the French Republic in the Caribbean.

Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of the French Republic in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands—Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and two Îles des Saintes—as well as many uninhabited islands and outcroppings. It is south of Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat and north of Dominica. The capital city is Basse-Terre, on the southern west coast of Basse-Terre Island; the most populous city is Les Abymes and the main centre of business is neighbouring Pointe-à-Pitre, both on Grande-Terre Island. It had a population of 395,726 in 2024.

Like the other overseas departments, it is an integral part of France.

Historical Significance

Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of the French Republic in the Caribbean.

Events Before

  1. Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany

    Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany

  2. Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre

    Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre

  3. Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]

    Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]

  4. Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein

    Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein

  5. Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians

    Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians

Events After

  1. The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recogniz

    The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recognized today as the founding of the United States National Guard.

  2. University of Utrecht opening ceremony

    University of Utrecht opening ceremony

  3. City of Providence, Rhode Island form

    Providence ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island.

  4. Johan Maurits is appointed governor of Dutch Brazil

    Johan Maurits is appointed governor of Dutch Brazil

  5. Spanish troops occupy Corbie near Amiens

    Spanish troops occupy Corbie near Amiens

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Italian composer Pier Cavalli marries rich widow Maria Sosomeno

Italian composer Pier Cavalli marries rich widow Maria Sosomeno

Dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode

Dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode

Galileo Galilei's book "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems" is published comparing the Copernican and Ptole

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Mughal Prince and future Emperor Aurangzeb (18) marries his first wife and chief consort Persian princess Dilras Banu Be

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on June 28, 1635?
Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of the French Republic in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands—Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and two Îles des Saintes—as well as many uninhabited islands and outcroppings. It is south of Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat and north of Dominica.
Why is French colony of Guadeloupe established in the Caribbean significant?
Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of the French Republic in the Caribbean.

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