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 '''1833''' King George Tupou I gains Vava'u under his rule.
 '''1839''' The Wesleyans help King George Tupou I write a code of laws.<br>'''1845''' He proclaims himself King George Tupou I.&nbsp;<br>'''1852 '''King George Tupou I, after many wars, gains Tongatapu.&nbsp;The Tongan Islands are all united.<br>'''1862''' Serfdom is abolished. &nbsp;Foreigners may lease land.
-'''1864''' German Migration to Tonga begins from Pyritz, Pommern, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany<br>'''1875'''&nbsp;Tongan constitution is formed.
+'''1864''' German Migration to Tonga begins from Pyritz, Pommern, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany
+'''1867''' Tongan palace built by&nbsp;German firm J. C. Godeffroy &amp; Sohn<br>'''1875'''&nbsp;Tongan constitution is formed.
 '''1876''' Tonga and Germany enter into a treaty of friendship
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 '''1879''' Tonga and Great Britian enter into a treaty of friendship
-'''1880''' Mr. Shirley Baker becomes Prime Minister
+'''1880'''&nbsp;Crown Prince's body, Tevita 'Unga, brought back to Tonga from New Zealand on German&nbsp;navy frigate Nautilus. &nbsp;Mr. Shirley Baker is chosen by King George Tupou I to be Prime Minister.
 '''1886''' Tonga and United States of America enter into a treaty of friendship<br>'''1891''' The first LDS missionaries arrive in Tonga.