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Founding of Imperial British East Africa Company

Founding of Imperial British East Africa Company
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The Imperial British East Africa Company (IBEAC) was a commercial association founded to develop African trade in the areas controlled by the British Empire. The company was incorporated in London on 18 April 1888 and granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria on 6 September 1888.

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  1. Founding of Abbott Laboratories1888
  2. Founding of De Beers1888
  3. Founding of ENEOS1888
  4. Founding of Imperial British East Africa Company (this page)1888
  5. Founding of Metaxa1888
  6. Founding of Parker Pen Company1888

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