Chronological History of Penang
Go BackThe Chronological History of Penang presents glimpses of events and circumstances surrounding the founding of the island in the late 18th century.
The names of places, the character of the streets, the very essence of Penang can be traced to events happening in places thousands of miles away, hundreds of years ago. In this study, we look at significant chapters in world history, as they unraveled in China, India, Portugal, the Netherlands, Britain, Siam (Thailand), Burma (Myanmar), Indonesia, Singapore and the Malay peninsula, to appreciate how each has shaped Penang as we know it today.
The following is a series of chronological diagrams charting events taking place in different parts of the world that contributes to Penang, from its founding to its various place names.
- Penang on the World Stage
- Penang on the Local Stage
- Voyages of Admiral Zheng He in relation to Penang
- Portuguese Age of Discovery and Penang
- French Colonial History and its impact on Penang
- Dutch Colonial History and its impact on Penang
- British Colonial History and its impact on Penang
- Biography of Captain Francis Light
- Regional History Involving Kedah
- History of Hokkien Language in Penang
- History of the Hakka People in Penang
- History of the Kalinga Kingdom and Chola Dynasty
- History of Catholics in Penang
You can also download the chronologies in PDF format. It comprises Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4
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