History of the Falkland Islands
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title:
History of the Falkland Islands
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The history of the Falkland Islands goes back at least five hundred years, with active exploration and colonisation only taking place in the 18th century. Nonetheless, the Falkland Islands have been a matter of controversy, as they have been claimed by the French, British, Spaniards and Argentines at various points. The islands were uninhabited when discovered by Europeans. France established a colony on the islands in 1764. In 1765, a British captain claimed the islands for Britain. In early 17
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Falkland_Islands
date created:
2001-04-29T15:35:01Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T19:48:56Z
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