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Anson (Jorge)

This famous English corsair and traveler passed through Madeira in September 1740, commanding a squadron of 8 ships, which was destined to capture and plunder Spanish ships in the Pacific Ocean.

People mentioned in this article

Jorge Anson: English corsair and traveler

Years mentioned in this article

1740: Passage through Madeira

Locations mentioned in this article

Madeira: Location of passage