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Italian Colonization (1882-1941)[edit | edit source]

In 1882, the Kingdom of Italy established it's first colonies in Eritrea near Assab. However, the area of present-day Eritrea was not formally colonized until 1890. Italian colonization ended in 1941 when Great Britain conquered Eritrea.[1]

Record collection Years covered Record type Language Who is in the records

British Colonization (1941-1958)[edit | edit source]

In 1941, Britain conquered Eritrea, placing the colony under British Military administration. This continued until 1950, when the UN General Assembly passed a provision which terminated British control no later than 1952.[2]

Record collection Years covered Record type Language Who is in the records
British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Eritrea at Findmypast - index & images ($) 1821-1970 Births and baptisms English Children born to those working within the armed forces, merchant navy, and consular forces, as well as, civilian ship passengers.
British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Eritrea at Findmypast - index & images ($) 1849-1969 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, Eritrea at Findmypast - index & images ($) 1849-1969 Deaths and burials English Members of the British armed forces who died while serving their country overseas, British civilians who died while traveling or working overseas, and individuals (including seaman) who died at sea.
British Civil Service Evidence Of Age at Findmypast - index ($) Civil Service applications and paperwork English Individuals who worked for, or applied to join, the British Civil Service.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Wikipedia contributors, "Italian Eritrea," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Eritrea, accessed 12 July 2019.
  2. Wikipedia contributors, "History of Eritrea," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Eritrea#British_administration_and_federalisation, accessed 12 July 2019.