polity Republic of Formosa: All Data

This page is about the data available for this polity; the chronology of its events is available here.

The Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed on 17 April 1895, and contained a clause requiring the cession to Japan of Taiwan and the Pescadores by China. When the news of the treaty's contents reached Taiwan, a number of notables from central Taiwan led by Chiu Feng-chia decided to resist the transfer of Taiwan to Japanese rule. On 23 May, these men proclaimed the establishment of a free and democratic Republic of Formosa.

1. Genealogy

2. Maps of Political Control Over Time

3. Monthly Summaries

4. Lists and Timelines

5. Rankings

6. Time Series

7. All Events mentioned in Territorial Changes

8. All Cities mentioned in Territorial Changes