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Signing of the Treaty of Bardo

When
12 May 1881
Where
Ksar Saïd Palace
Part of
Tunisia becomes a French protectorate by the Treaty of Bardo

French representatives and Bey Muhammad III as-Sadiq signed the Treaty of Bardo on 12 May 1881, establishing a French protectorate over Tunisia.

The treaty was signed at the Ksar Saïd Palace in Le Bardo. It placed Tunisia under the control of the French Resident-General. The agreement allowed France to control certain geographical areas and foreign policy, marking the beginning of French colonial rule in Tunisia.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Bardo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-31
  2. French protectorate of Tunisia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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