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Annexation Ceremony on Floreana
- When
- 12 February 1832
- Where
- Floreana Island
Col. Hernández conducted a formal ceremony of annexation on Floreana Island on 12 February 1832, establishing Ecuador's claim over the Galápagos Islands.
The ceremony marked the formal occupation and claim of the islands by Ecuador. This date is celebrated locally as Galápagos Day or the Day of the Province. The event solidified Ecuador's sovereignty, leading to the official naming of the islands as the Ecuador Archipelago.
Sources
- Galápagos Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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