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Prior to colonisation, Surrow was inhabited by indigenous peoples, beginning from around 3000 BP: at the time of colonisation, the Surrowese archipelago was inhabited by Chequan and Itchalnu. However, after Avery Holcot discovered the archipelago in 1486, and noted that its waters were abundant with fish, Auressian nations sought to rule over the archipelago, with the two most prominent ones being Rythene and Tyrnica. Competition between the two countries over the Surrowese archipelago and its abundant fishing grounds would last until the end of the Eleven Years War in 1759 between Rythene and Tyrnica, which concluded with Rythene assuming sole control over the archipelago.
During the Great Upheaval, Surrow was neglected by the Rytheneans, which led to the beginning of Surrowese self-government. Although after the Great Upheaval, Rythenean control was restored, the Surrowese would desire a greater say in their affairs, and would chafe under continued Rythenean rule. Despite this, Surrow would maintain its position as part of the Rythenean Empire until it gained independence in 1950.
In 1951, palladium was discovered on Great Island, leading to increased interest in the Surrowese archipelago by General Armaments. This led to substantial economic investment, with the Tulaktarvik mine becoming the primary economic engine of Surrow, especially after the cod fisheries in Surrow began to decline. Today, Surrow is a part of the invisible empire, with Surrow maintaining good relations with the invisible empire and the Commonwealth of Northern Auressia, and is a full member of the Assembly of Marceaunian States.
(See more...)- ?? January 1801 – The Ymonville Massacre occurs, starting the Blaykish Civil War.
- 5 January 1795 - 1807 – The election day of the First Republic of Rythene.
- 12 January 1997 – Frederick IV of Tyrnica was crowned King.
- 15 January 920 – Treaty of Breun.
- 15 January 1050 – Casmire was absorbed into the Kingdom of Rythene upon Edgar the Old’s death.
- 17 January 1819 – The Confederation of Southern Marceaunia is formed, with Augustin Olivier III as President.
- 18 January 1797 – Manuel Lacasa declares the independence of the Union of Aillaca-Rocia from the Kingdom of Palia, beginning the Lacasine Rebellion.
- 25 January 1879 – Bread riots break out in Cendraçuda, Castelana, starting the Golden Uprising.