Historical Timeline

Timeline of Montserrat

8 dated events spanning the recorded history of Montserrat.

Chronology

8 events spanning the history of Montserrat. BCE/CE dating.

1493
Christopher Columbus sights the island which he names after a Spanish abbey.
Christopher Columbus sights the island which he names after a Spanish abbey.
1632
Montserrat becomes an English colony.
Montserrat becomes an English colony.
1782
French invaders take possession.
French invaders take possession, having previously captured the island for short periods in 1664 and 1667.
1783
Under the Treaty of Versailles, Montserrat is returned to Britain.
Under the Treaty of Versailles, Montserrat is returned to Britain.
1871
Montserrat becomes part of the Leeward Islands colony.
Montserrat becomes part of the Leeward Islands colony. The federation is dissolved in 1956.
1958 – 1962
Montserrat is part of the short-lived Federation of the West Indies.
Montserrat is part of the short-lived Federation of the West Indies.
1989
Hurricane Hugo causes widespread damage.
Hurricane Hugo causes widespread damage.
1995
Chances Peak volcano erupts for the first time in 350 years.
Chances Peak volcano erupts for the first time in 350 years. Thousands are forced to evacuate.