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Cession of Laos to France

When
3 October 1893
Where
Laos
Part of
Siam cedes Luang Prabang to France

Following the 1893 crisis, Siam agreed to cede Laos to France, expanding French Indochina.

The Franco-Siamese crisis of 1893 resulted in the signature of the Franco-Siamese Treaty on 3 October 1893. The Siamese agreed to cede Laos to France, significantly expanding French Indochina. This cession established French control over the region, including Luang Prabang.

Sources

  1. 1893 Franco-Siamese crisis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11

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