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São Tomé and Príncipe

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Islands of Equatorial Beauty
Achieved Independence from Portuguese Colonial Rule
Formation of the Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe (MLSTP)
Colonial Portuguese Commit the Batepá Massacre
Portugal Declares Abolition of Slavery in Colonies
Dutch West India Company Captures São Tomé
Governor Announces Almost Complete Extinction of Maroon Forces
Príncipe Comes Under Direct Portuguese Administration
Ana de Chaves Becomes an Ally to Maroons
Decree Establishes Civil Equality for Mulattos
Bush War Affects Enslaved Population and the Colonial Administration
Increase in Maroon Raids Threatens Portuguese Control
Facilitating the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Placed Under Direct Royal Governance of Portugal
Royal Charter Allows Mulattos to Hold Public Offices Under Conditions
Decree Grants Freedom to Male Slaves
Introduction of Water-powered Sugar Mill Revolutionizes Economy
Established as Key Hub for Early Transatlantic Slave Trade
Valentim Fernandes Influences Sugar Industry
Settlement of Príncipe Commenced by Portuguese
Álvaro Caminha is Assigned the São Tomé Territory
Portuguese Discovery of Ilha do Príncipe
João de Santarém and Pêro Escobar Discover São Tomé
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