Map of Guadeloupe, 1759. Antilles Archipelago, Caribbean Sea. France took possession of the island on 28 June 1635, after landing at Pointe Allegre. During the Seven Years War, was conquered by England, founding the Port of Pointe-a-Pitre. Taking of the island of Guadeloupe by the British troops on April 13, 1759. Engraving published in 1765 by the cartographer Jean de Beaurain (1696-1771) as an illustration of his Great Map of Germany, with the events that took place during the Seven Years War. French edition, 1765. Military Historical Library of Barcelona (Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Barcelona). Catalonia. Spain. Author: Jean de Beaurain (1696-1771). French geographer.