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The history of Antigua and Barbuda covers the period from the arrival of the Archaic peoples thousands of years ago to the present day. Prior to European colonization, the lands encompassing present-day Antigua and Barbuda were inhabited by three successive Amerindian societies.
Geographical and historical treatment of Antigua and Barbuda, islands that form an independent state in the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, at the southern end of the Leeward Islands chain. Long associated with the United Kingdom, Antigua and Barbuda achieved independence in 1981.
Antigua was visited in 1493 by Christopher Columbus, who named it for the Church of Santa Maria de la Antigua in Sevilla, Spain. It was colonized by English settlers in 1632 and remained a British possession although it was raided by the French in 1666.
1962–1964: Post-federation. The post-federation period began with the Administrator of Antigua visiting Montserrat from 9 June 1962 until 12 June. During this time, the attorney-general served as the deputy administrator. [2] By June, the Antigua Broadcasting Service's radio station had been formed, being responsible for disseminating ...
History of Antigua and Barbuda, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Antigua and Barbuda from the 15th century to the present. Located in the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, Antigua and Barbuda consists of three islands: Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda, a small.
The island of Antigua was originally called Wadadli by the Arawaks and is locally known by that name today; the Caribs possibly called Barbuda Wa'omoni. Christopher Columbus, while sailing by in 1493, may have named it Santa Maria la Antigua, after an icon in the Spanish Seville Cathedral.
A chronology of key events in the history of Antigua and Barbuda, from 1493 to the present
Background. The Siboney were the first people to inhabit the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 B.C., but Arawak Indians populated the islands when COLUMBUS landed on his second voyage in 1493. Early Spanish and French settlements were succeeded by an English colony in 1667.
Antigua and Barbuda received complete national sovereignty on November 1, 1981, becoming the nation of Antigua and Barbuda. It remained part of the Commonwealth of Nations and a constitutional monarchy with King Charles III as King of Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda, a gem in the heart of the Caribbean, boasts a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of its rich history. From the earliest settlers to its declaration of independence and beyond, this nation tells a tale of resilience, culture, and transformation.