Africa Madagascar, Fort Saint Louis, Fort-Dauphin. Old map Bellin 1750

Title: Plan du Fort Dauphin, Construit par les Francois dans L' Isle de Madagascar, Pour Servir a l' Histoire Generale des Voyages, 1750.

Map: Original 18th century antique map, copperplate engraved and finished in hand coloring.
The map has an attractive title cartouche and information about the of the surroundings

History:
Fort-Dauphin was established by the French.
It was originally named Fort Saint Louis when it was founded by Étienne de Flacourt, a French governor and writer, in 1643.
The fort was part of the French colonial efforts in Madagascar during the 17th century.
The construction of Fort Saint Louis, which later became Fort-Dauphin, began in 1643. It was named in honor of the French king Louis XIII and his son, the future Louis XIV, who was known as the Dauphin of France.
The fort served as a trading post and a military outpost.
Fort-Dauphin continued to be an important French stronghold in Madagascar.
It played a significant role in the French East India Company's trade activities and colonial ambitions in the region.
The fort served as a base for trade with the local communities, as well as a military garrison to protect French interests.

Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 21 March 1772)
Bellin was born in Paris. He was hydrographer of France's hydrographic office, member of the Académie de Marine and of the Royal Society of London.

Leaf app.: 35 x 25 cm. 13.75 x 10 inch. - Image app.: 28 x 20.5 cm. 11 x 8 inch.
Original antique historical map in very good condition. No defects in image or borders.

Condition: Original antique historical map in very good condition. No defects edges light browned.

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