German Empire (jan 1, 1884 – jan 1, 1920)

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1884- The Germans turn northeastern New Guinea into a colony. The Germans are trading in copra and coconut oil. Germany declares Togoland, Cameroon and Southwest Africa as protectorates.

1885 Germany buys some of the Marshall Islands from Spain, a transaction mediated by Pope Leo XIII.

1938- Austria

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ByKishi

12 Jul 2023

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Date:

jan 1, 1884

jan 1, 1920

~ 36 years