Question #7043
Submitted by Answiki
on 11/02/2022 at 01:37:00 PM UTC
What is the place behind the word Bourbon Islands?
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Submitted by Answiki
on 11/02/2022 at 01:38:46 PM UTC
Bourbon Island is the old name of Reunion Island.
France took possession of the island in 1642. It is then renamed Bourbon Island (Île Bourdon), in homage to the royal family.
- 1500: the Portuguese colonists named it Santa Apolonia
- 1642: the French rename it Bourbon Island
- 1792: it becomes the island of Reunion
- 1806: it is renamed Bonaparte Island
- 1810: it became Boubon Island again
- 1848: the name Reunion Island is adopted until today
Answer by Answiki on 11/02/2022 at 01:38:46 PM
Bourbon Island is the old name of Reunion Island.
France took possession of the island in 1642. It is then renamed Bourbon Island (Île Bourdon), in homage to the royal family.
- 1500: the Portuguese colonists named it Santa Apolonia
- 1642: the French rename it Bourbon Island
- 1792: it becomes the island of Reunion
- 1806: it is renamed Bonaparte Island
- 1810: it became Boubon Island again
- 1848: the name Reunion Island is adopted until today
Question by Answiki 11/02/2022 at 01:37:00 PM
What is the place behind the word Bourbon Islands?
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