Some Outstanding Events in the History of Ghana
Portuguese Build Fort Sao Jorge d’Elmina (1482)
The Portuguese establish Fort Sao Jorge d’Elmina, the first major European castle on the Gold Coast.
First English Traders Arrive on the Gold Coast (1533)
The first English traders arrive on the Gold Coast to begin trade relations
English traders arriving by ship on the Gold Coast during the 16th century
Dutch soldiers attacking Portuguese positions along the Gold Coast in 1642.
The Dutch seize control of Portuguese territories on the Gold Coast.
Rise of the Ashanti Kingdom Under Osei Tutu (1697)
Osei Tutu begins his reign and lays the foundation of the Ashanti Empire.
1697 — The beginning of Osei Tutu’s reign and the rise of Ashanti
Reverend Thomas Thompson Arrives in Cape Coast (1752)
Reverend Thomas Thompson arrives at Cape Coast as an early Christian missionary
British Crown Takes Over Gold Coast Settlements (1827)
The British Crown officially assumes control of Gold Coast settlements.
Gold Coast Settlements Returned to London Merchants (1830)
Control of the Gold Coast settlements is handed back to London merchants.
British colonial authorities retaking control of Gold Coast settlements in 1843.
British Government Reclaims Gold Coast Settlements (1843)
The British Government resumes direct administration of the Gold Coast.
