Talk:Gothenburg

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St.Barthelemy[edit]

Saint-Barthélemy, in the Carribbean, has a historical connection with Gothenburg. It was founded as a French colony in 1659; however, the poor soil and the dry climate of the island prevented its economical development, and its inhabitants mostly lived from buccaneering.

In 1785, King Louis XVI swapped the island for trade rights in Gothenburg with King of Sweden Gustav III.

On 16 March 1878, the Swedes sold back the island to France.

What were these ‘trade rights’ in Gothenburg France was given? How long did they last? More info needed.

Also, the connection of Gothenburg with this island resulted in Sweden having a colony in the New World for over a century. I don’t think this is widely known. 2601:647:667F:8610:110E:FF3B:B2EE:5B03 (talk) 02:39, 12 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Notable people.[edit]

Sports. Lucas Raymond. 2600:6C48:507F:807D:F0D4:94:FD5E:492A (talk) 14:59, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]