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Founding of Bangui

When
26 June 1889
Where
Northern bank of the Ubangi River
Part of
Event of 1889: Bangui is founded in the French Congo.

Michel Dolisie and Alfred Uzac established the settlement on 26 June 1889, acting on the direction of Albert Dolisie.

The modern settlement of Bangui was founded by Michel Dolisie and Alfred Uzac on 26 June 1889. This establishment occurred on the direction of Albert Dolisie, the administrator of Brazzaville. The site was chosen for its location on the northern bank of the Ubangi River.

Sources

  1. Bangui Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12

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