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When did Britain capture Martinique during the 18th and early 19th centuries?
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During the 18th and early 19th centuries, Britain captured the island of Martinique on several occasions:
- 1762: The British captured the island, though it was returned to France the following year under the Treaty of Paris.1
- 1794: British forces recaptured the island and maintained occupation until 1802.1
- 1809: The British captured Martinique once more, and it remained under their control until it was definitively restored to France in 1814.1