Swedish colonization of the Americas

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The Swedish colonization of the Americas consisted of a 17th century attempt to settle in Delaware and possessions in the Caribbean during the 18th and 19th century.

North America

• New Sweden (1638-1655) Settlement in Delaware. Conquered by the Dutch, who perceived the presence of Swedish colonists in North America as a threat to their interests in the New Netherlands colony. The Swedish colonists stayed.

• Saint-Barthélemy (1785-1878) Operated as a porto franco (free port).
• Guadeloupe (1813-1814) Came into Swedish possession as a consequence of the Napoleonic Wars. It gave rise to the Guadeloupe Fund.

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