Treaty of Huế (1884)

Treaty

The treaty places Tonkin and Annam under French protectorate.

Date: June 6, 1884 · On this day · View on map
Countries: Vietnam France
Regions: Southeast Asia Europe
Location: Huế
Importance: ★★★★★
Sources: Wikipedia: Treaty of Huế (1884)

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