British invasion of the Kingdom of Benin in 1897. It began on 9 February 1897 and lasted until 21 February 1897 (about 12 days). It was part of Scramble for Africa and British colonization of Africa. Those involved included Cape of Good Hope Station and Harry Rawson. It led to looting and exile.
Before and after
- 1897Publication of The War of the Worlds
- 1897Electron
- 1897Origins of Boston Marathon
- 4 February 1897Birth of Ludwig Erhard
- from 9 February 1897 to 21 February 1897Benin Expedition of 1897
- 3 April 1897Rise of Vienna Secession
- 3 April 1897Death of Johannes Brahms
- from 17 April 1897 to 20 May 1897Greco-Turkish War of 1897
- 23 April 1897Birth of Lester B. Pearson
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