Principality of Trinidad

For other uses, see Trinidad (disambiguation).
Principality of Trinidad
Principauté de Trinidad (in French)
Principado de Trinidad (in Portuguese)
1893–1895
of Trinidad
Coat of arms
Map of Trinidad from the book, The Cruise of the Alerte
Map of Trinidad from the book, The Cruise of the Alerte
StatusUnrecognized state
Common languagesEnglish, French, Portuguese
GovernmentSelf-proclaimed monarchy
Prince 
• 1893–1895
James I
History 
• Established
1893
• Disestablished
1895
Preceded by		 Succeeded by
First Brazilian Republic
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
First Brazilian Republic

The Principality of Trinidad was a short-lived unrecognized state declared in 1893[1] when the American James Harden-Hickey claimed the uninhabited Trindade Island in the South Atlantic. He declared himself James I, Prince of Trinidad,[2][3] and intended for the islands to become a military dictatorship under his leadership.[2] Britain and Brazil later argued over the territory, and it is now a part of the state of Espírito Santo in southeastern Brazil.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

  1. ^ "To Be Prince of Trinidad: He Is Baron Harden-Hickey," New York Tribune, Nov 5, 1893, p 1
  2. ^ a b Bryk, William, News & Columns Archived 2006-04-30 at the Wayback Machine, New York Press, v 15 no 50 (Dec 10, 2002)
  3. ^ "Principality of Trinidad: John H. Flagler's Son-in-Law Is Its Sovereign, Self-Proclaimed as James I," New York Times, June 10, 1894, p 23
  4. ^ "Mr. Hickey's Trinidad Invaded: Great Britain's Warship Barracouta Takes Possession of the Land While the Prince Is in California," New York Times, Jun 18, 1895, p 3
  5. ^ "Trinidad's Prince Awake: An Appeal to Washington Against Brazil and Great Britain," New York Times, Aug 1, 1895, p 1
  6. ^ "Grand Chancellor of Trinidad: Significant Phases in the Ascent of Male Comte de la Boissiere to His Elevated Diplomatic Post," New York Times, Aug 2, 1895, p 9
  7. ^ "Trinidad's Case in Washington: Courteously, the Chancellor Would Permit Britain's Cable Station and Use It, but There Is Graver Trouble," New York Times, Aug 7, 1895, p 1
  8. ^ "Trinidad's Diplomat in Action: M. de la Boissiere Asks that His Sovereign's Land Be Recognized as a Neutral Principality," New York Times, Aug 9, 1895, p 5
  9. ^ "Trinidad's Prince at Work: Grand Chancellor de la Boissiere Tells How the War Between Great Britain and Brazil Will Be Averted," New York Times, Jan 24, 1896, p 9
  10. ^ Flags of the World - Trindade and Martins Vaz Islands (Brazil)