Before the British asserted their control over the Falkland Islands, the islands were claimed by various nations at different times, but no permanent settlements existed until the British established one. Here's a brief historical overview: 16th Century: The islands were sighted by European explorers, but no sovereignty was claimed or established. 1764: France established a settlement named Port Louis on East Falkland, claiming the islands for France. 1765: Unaware of the French presence, Britain claimed West Falkland and established a settlement at Port Egmont. 1766: Spain, asserting its rights from the Treaty of Tordesillas and its control over the Americas, bought out the French settlement, leading to Spanish control over East Falkland. 1770: A diplomatic crisis ensued when Spain expelled the British from Port Egmont, but this was resolved by negotiation, and Britain returned to Port Egmont in 1771 while Spain continued to control the eastern part. 1774: Britain withdrew from Port Egmont but left behind a plaque asserting its claim to the islands. 1811: After the Spanish American wars of independence, the Spanish left the islands. 1820: Argentina (then part of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata) claimed the islands, and in 1826, they established a settlement at Puerto Soledad (Port Louis). 1833: Britain reasserted its claim and took control of the islands, leading to the current situation where the Falkland Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Thus, before British control became definitive in 1833, the islands were claimed by France, Spain, and Argentina at various points in history. However, these claims and settlements were sporadic and did not lead to continuous control until the British took over in the 19th century.

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