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Portuguese Control (1472-1778)

The Portuguese were credited with being the first Europeans in Equatorial Guinea, discovering the island of Bioko in 1472. In 1778 the Treaty of El Pardo was signed, ceding lands to Spain.

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Spanish Colony and Province (1778-1968)

In 1778 the Treaty of El Pardo was signed between the Portuguese and Spaniards. The island of Bioko, adjoining islets, and commercial rights were given to Spain. From 1778-1810, affairs of the territory of Equatorial Guinea were conducted by the vice-royalty of Rio de la Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From 1926-1959, Equatorial Guinea was known as the colony of Spanish Guinea, and in 1959 became a province. Partial decolonization was done from 1960-1968. Equatorial Guinea became an independent republic in 1968.

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French Colonization (19th Century)

Because of the Spaniards' lack of colonization in the Bight of Biafra, the French moved into this area. The Treaty of Paris from 1900 resolved claims between the Spaniards and French.

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British Influence (1827-1842)

From 1827-1842, Great Britain combated the slave trade with a base in Bioko.

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British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Equatorial Guinea at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1821-1965	Births and baptisms	English	Children born to those working within the armed forces, merchant navy, and consular forces, as well as, civilian ship passengers.
British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Equatorial Guinea at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1849-1947	Banns and marriages	English	British armed forces members and civilians who were married abroad and at sea
British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, Equatorial Guinea at Findmypast - index & images ($)	1849-1964	Deaths and burials	English	Members of the British armed forces who died while serving their country overseas, British civilians who died while traveling or working overseas, and individuals (including seaman) who died at sea.
UK, Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects, 1628-1969, Equatorial Guinea at Ancestry - index ($)	1899-1936	Birth, baptism, marriage, death, and burial records	English	Records in this collection come from a variety sources. Events include both British and non-British nationals

German Influence

Along with the Spanish and Portuguese, Germans owned large plantations in Equatorial Guinea.

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