jun 27, 1635 - French: Colonization of Guadeloupe
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Charles Liénard de l’Olive and crew land on the beaches of Guadeloupe to create tobacco plantations and fight a 3-year-long war with the Caribs. Today, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana not only recognize French as their official language, they are also part of the Overseas Department of France, which means they are still French territories.
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