mayotte

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Establishment

January 1501: Establishment of the Sultanate of Mayotte.

Chronology

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1. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

1.1. World War II (All other Vichy France Colonies)

Refers to the events that happened in French Colonies that decided to be loyal to the German puppet state of Vichy France.

October 1944: During World War II, Mayotte was occupied by British forces from July 1942 to September 1944. Despite the occupation, French administration continued to govern the territory.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

May 1841: France first established colonial rule in the Comoros by taking possession of Mayotte in 1841 when the Sakalava usurper sultan Andriantsoly signed the Treaty of April 1841, which ceded the island to the French authorities.
January 1922: Comores and Mayotte are annexed by France.
December 1976: In 1976, Mayotte, a French overseas territory, became a French territorial collectivity.
March 2011: The status of Mayotte is changed to overseas departement.