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I've been thinking about the White Rajahs of Sarawak lately. It struck me that I can't think of too many examples of Europeans going off in the age of colonialism and making themselves ruler of some far-flung nation. There's James Brooke (obviously), Josiah Harlan, that guy who claimed he was King of the Indians or something, and a family who were hereditary rulers of a tiny island in the Pacific that they ended up selling to the Aussies (i.e. being forced to). Can't remember the names of the last two, speak up if you can! :D

But anyway, I was wondering if you guys can think of any more examples?
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