Madagascar Timeline By GamerGarchomp Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Mar 29, 1947 Eloy's Part of Timeline Aug 10, 1500 Discovery Period: Jan 1, 1630 to Dec 31, 1639 Sakalava Kingdom Period: Jan 1, 1782 to Dec 31, 1797 King Andrianampoinimerina Feb 4, 1817 British Protectorate Dec 17, 1885 French Protectorate Aug 6, 1896 French Colony