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Establishment of German Administration

When
1884
Where
Cameroon
Part of
German administration established in Cameroon

German administration was established in 1884, beginning the colonial period in Kamerun.

The establishment occurred in 1884. This event marked the start of German colonial rule. The official protectorate began on 17 August 1884. Douala became the capital, known as Kamerunstadt, after previously being Cameroons Town.

Sources

  1. Kamerun Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28
  2. Douala Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08

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