Expulsion of Caribs from Martinique
- When
- 1658–1660
- Where
- Martinique; Unspecified
- Episodes
- 2
In 1658, the Kalinago revolted against French rule in Martinique, prompting Governor Charles Houël du Petit Pré to wage war. In 1660, France and England signed the Treaty of Saint Charles with the Island Caribs, stipulating their evacuation from most Lesser Antilles.
Episodes
- Kalinago Revolt
The Kalinago revolted against French rule in Martinique in 1658.
- Treaty of Saint Charles
France and England signed the Treaty of Saint Charles with Island Caribs in 1660.
Background and detail
Background. The Kalinago, historically known as Island Caribs, were Indigenous people of the Lesser Antilles. In 1658, they revolted against French rule in Martinique. Governor Charles Houël du Petit Pré responded by waging war against them, escalating tensions between the colonizers and the native population.
Treaty of Saint Charles. In 1660, France and England signed the Treaty of Saint Charles with the Island Caribs. The agreement stipulated that the Kalinago would evacuate all Lesser Antilles except Dominica and Saint Vincent, which were recognized as reserves. The English later ignored the treaty and campaigned against the Kalinago.
People involved
- Kalinago · Indigenous people
Sources
- Martinique Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- Kalinago Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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