MARTINIQUE (Fr.) (AD 1674-1762}, {1763-1794}, {1805-1809}, {1816-) Possession France, overseas department. (Formed on the territory of modern Martinique (Fr.) as a result of the conquest of the island by France. Occupied by Great Britain}, {Released from occupation. Occupied by Great Britain}, {Released from occupation. Occupied by Great Britain}, {Released from occupation). Capital - Fort-de-France