Polity Kingdom of Nauru (Germany)

This article is about the specific polity Kingdom of Nauru (Germany) 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.

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In 1886, Germany was granted the island of Nauru under the Anglo-German Declaration.

Establishment

  • April 1886: In 1886, Germany was granted the island under the Anglo-German Declaration.

Chronology

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1. Nauruan Civil War

Was a civil war in Nauru between forces loyal to incumbent King Aweida of Nauru and those seeking to depose him in favour of a rival claimant.

  • January 1889: In 1888, The German Empire intervened in the Nauruan Civil War and restored Aweida to the throne of Nauru, although the island was annexed in the process.

Disestablishment

  • January 1889: In 1888, The German Empire intervened in the Nauruan Civil War and restored Aweida to the throne of Nauru, although the island was annexed in the process.