Private company
Somers Isles Company
English chartered company that controlled Bermuda
The Somers Isles Company (fully, the Company of the City of London for the Plantacion of The Somers Isles or the Company of The Somers Isles) was formed in 1615 to operate the English colony of the Somers Isles, also known as Bermuda, as a commercial venture. It held a royal charter for Bermuda until 1684, when it was dissolved, and the Crown assumed responsibility for the administration of Bermuda as a royal colony.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Somers Isles Company (fully, the Company of the City of London for the Plantacion of The Somers Isles or the Company of The Somers Isles) was formed in 1615 to operate the English colony of the Somers Isles, also known as Bermuda, as a commercial venture. It held a royal charter for Bermuda until 1684, when it was dissolved, and the Crown assumed responsibility for the administration of Bermuda as a royal colony.2
Timeline
- 1615Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaSomers Isles Company
- WikidataQ7559777
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- 1WikidataSomers Isles Company on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSomers Isles Company on Wikipedia