British capture of the French colony of Martinique in January and February 1762 during the Seven Years' War. It began on 5 January 1762 in what is now France and lasted until 12 February 1762 (about 1 month). The setting was Martinique. It was part of the Seven Years' War. Those involved included the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Before and after
- 31 October 1760Birth of Katsushika Hokusai
- 1762Construction of Winter Palace
- from 1762 to 1763Spanish–Portuguese War of 1762–1763
- from 1762 to 1763Anglo-Spanish War
- from 5 January 1762 to 12 February 1762Invasion of Martinique
- from 5 May 1762 to 24 November 1762Spanish invasion of Portugal
- 12 August 1762Birth of George IV of the United Kingdom
- from 24 September 1762 to 6 October 1762Battle of Manila
- 3 November 1762Treaty of Fontainebleau
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