Mauritius

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1835

01-Feb-1835

British government proclaimed abolition of slavery in Mauritius, marking a significant historical event.

British government proclaimed abolition of slavery in Mauritius, marking a significant historical event.

1833

1833

Arrival of 36,000 Indian indentured laborers shapes Mauritius' history and culture.

1833

Establishment of social and recreational Gymkhana Club for community leisure and interaction opportunities.

1820

1820

Inauguration of the Port Louis Theatre in a celebratory event attended by dignitaries and performers.

Inauguration of the Port Louis Theatre in a celebratory event attended by dignitaries and performers.

1814

30-May-1814

Treaty of Paris transfers Mauritius under British rule after signing.

Treaty of Paris transfers Mauritius under British rule after signing.

1813

1813

British rename French-controlled island of Île de France as part of colonial rule.

British rename French-controlled island of Île de France as part of colonial rule.

1810

Nov-1810

Mauritius transitions to British colonial rule.

27-Aug-1810

British naval victory in Napoleonic Wars led to British rule in captured territory.

British naval victory in Napoleonic Wars led to British rule in captured territory.

1809

1809

British establish civil government in Mauritius, bringing administrative changes and leadership to the island.

British establish civil government in Mauritius, bringing administrative changes and leadership to the island.

1789

1789

Establishment of Curepipe's Royal College as a boys' secondary school in history.

Establishment of Curepipe's Royal College as a boys' secondary school in history.

1778

1778

Prosperity under Governor Vicomte de Souillac: Policies enhance economy and infrastructure in Mauritius.

1772

12-Dec-1772

Evolution of postal service in the country, advancements and growth over the years.

Evolution of postal service in the country, advancements and growth over the years.

1758

1758

French horticulturist revolutionizes island's agriculture with plant introduction in 1767.

French horticulturist revolutionizes island's agriculture with plant introduction in 1767.

1714

1714

French East India Company established control over Dutch-occupied island: start of French colonization in 1715.

French East India Company established control over Dutch-occupied island: start of French colonization in 1715.

1709

1709

Dutch departure from the island, leaving it behind.

1657

1657

Dutch settlement demise from cyclones and attacks leading to abandonment.

1638

1638

Dutch initiated sugar cane plantations in Mauritius, leaving a lasting impact on its economy.

1637

1637

Dutch settlers found a settlement on an island in the 17th century.

Dutch settlers found a settlement on an island in the 17th century.

1597

1597

Dutch ship arrival led to island named after Prince Maurice of Nassau.

Dutch ship arrival led to island named after Prince Maurice of Nassau.

1526

1526

First mention of Mauritius on a map by Diogo Ribeiro in the 16th century.

First mention of Mauritius on a map by Diogo Ribeiro in the 16th century.

1511

1511

Portuguese navigator names island after himself in the Indian Ocean.

Portuguese navigator names island after himself in the Indian Ocean.

1506

1506

Portuguese navigator, first European to land on the island.

Portuguese navigator, first European to land on the island.