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Corfu as Administrative Seat

When: 1815
Where: Corfu
Part of: Ionian Islands become the British protectorate of the United States of the Ionian Islands

Corfu became the seat of the British Lord High Commissioner, serving as the central hub for the new protectorate's administration.

Following the establishment of the protectorate, Corfu was designated as the seat of the British Lord High Commissioner. This location anchored the governance of the United States of the Ionian Islands, distinguishing it from other islands in the federation.

Sources

Corfu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09

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