French intrusion in Amapá

The French Intrusion into Amapá took place on 15 May 1895, on the border between the Brazilian Amapá state and French Guiana, the culminating event of the territorial dispute known in Portuguese as the Questão do Amapá (Amapá Issue). This event was marked by the invasion of French troops in Brazilian territory, commanded by captain Charles-Louis Lunier. The invasion was repelled by the honorary general of the Brazilian army Francisco Xavier da Veiga Cabral.[2]

French Intrusion in Amapá

Death of French captain Lunier during the invasion of the city of Amapá, French illustration published in 1912.
Date15 May 1895
Location
Amapá, Brazil
Result

Brazilian victory

  • Expulsion of French troops
  • End of French expedition to Amapá
  • Brazilian sovereignty over contested territory
Belligerents
Brazil France
Commanders and leaders
General Veiga Cabral Captain Charles-Louis Lunier  †
Lieutenant Destoup
Strength
200 soldiers and civil militia 300 soldiers
1 gunboat[1]
Casualties and losses
62 casualties 82 casualties

After the military confrontation the territorial dispute was settled by an international court on 27 December 1897. The decision was favorable to Brazil, which maintained control over the disputed region.[1]

References
  1. Donato 1987, p. 204.
  2. Bento, Cláudio Moreira. (2003). Amazônia Brasileira: conquista, consolidação e manutenção. (História Militar Terrestre da Amazônia de 1616 a 2003). [S.l.]: Porto Alegre/RS: Genesis, Academia de História Militar Terrestre do Brasil.

Bibliography
  • Donato, Hernâni (1987). Dicionário das Batalhas Brasileiras (in Portuguese). São Paulo: Editora Ibrasa.
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