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Annexation of Nauru
- When
- 1888
- Where
- Nauru
- Part of
- German Empire annexes Nauru
Germany annexed Nauru in 1888 following an agreement with Great Britain, incorporating it into the Marshall Islands Protectorate.
The annexation occurred in 1888, with the island being incorporated into the Marshall Islands Protectorate for administrative purposes. The name 'Nauru' was adopted in the Reichskommissar's report, becoming the standard spelling in English and German.
Sources
- Nauru Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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