1830: The independence of Belgium is recognized by the Great Powers
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1831
1831: Charles Darwin embarks on his historic journey aboard the HMS Beagle.
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1832
1832: The Treaty of London creates an independent Kingdom of Greece. Otto of Wittelsbach, Prince of Bavaria is chosen King. Thus begins the History of modern Greece.
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1833
1833: The British Parliament passes the Slavery Abolition Act, giving all slaves in the British Empire their freedom (enacted 1834).
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1834
1834: The South Australia Act allows for the creation of a colony there.
1834: The Sixth Xhosa War is characterized by severe clashes between white settlers and Bantu peoples in Cape Colony; Dutch speaking settlers colonize the area north of Orange River.
20 Feb 1834: Hermina Nijhuis passes away in Borne, Overijssel, Nederland.