Kingdom of Sanwi (France)

This article is about the specific polity Kingdom of Sanwi (France) and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

If you are looking for the page with the statistics about this polity you can find it here:All Statistics

Was a precolonial Kingdom established in about 1740 by Anyi migrants from Ghana in modern-day Ivory Coast. In 1843 the kingdom became a protectorate of France.

Establishment

September 1843: In 1843 the Kingdom of Sanwi became a protectorate of France.

Chronology

Interactive Chronologies with maps are available in the section Changes Navigation

1. Events

January 1858: In 1857, French explorer Louis-Gustave Binger oversaw the construction of Fort Dabou in the Ivory Coast. The fort was strategically located to establish French control over the region and facilitate trade with local tribes.