Historical event

German protectorate proclaimed over Kamerun

Following treaties with Duala rulers, Germany proclaimed a protectorate over the Cameroon coast in July 1884, the start of the colony of Kamerun.

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Date
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Month
Date notes
Treaty and proclamation fell on different days in July 1884; recorded at month precision.
Period
German Kamerun
Subjects
Related regions
Littoral
Verification status
Provisional — awaiting verification
Last verified
Not yet verified

Sources

  1. 1.
    Cameroon
    Encyclopaedia BritannicaLast verified: Not yet verified

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  2. 2.
    Kamerun
    WikipediaLast verified: Not yet verified

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