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Peter I Of The Miskito Nation
Peter I was a ruler of the Miskito kingdom, 1729–1739. He came to power as a result of the death of his brother, his predecessor, probably Jeremy II. Another official, called the governor had died at the same time, and as a result there was a civil war that resulted in the loss of property belonging to some of the English traders in the area. Peter wrote to the governor of Jamaica to seek commissions, signed with the Great Seal of Jamaica for himself and for two officials, a "governor" to control the south and a "general A general officer is an officer of high rank in the armies, and in some nations' air forces, space forces, and marines or naval infantry. In some usages the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colonel."general, adj. and n.". OED ..." to control the north.Michael Olien, "The Miskito Kings and the Line of Succession," ''Journal of Anthropological Research'' 39 (1983) References Year of birth missing 18th-century deaths Miskito people ...
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Miskito People
The Miskitos are a native people in Central America. Their territory extends from Cape Camarón, Honduras, to Río Grande de Matagalpa, Nicaragua, along the Mosquito Coast, in the Western Caribbean Zone. Their population is estimated at 700,000 people as of 2021 according to the official Miskito Database. The Miskito people speak a native Miskito language, but many can also speak Miskito Coast Creole, Spanish, English, and German. Spanish is the language of education and government, but some family educate their children in English, German, or Miskito. Miskito Coast Creole, an English-based creole language, came about through frequent contact with the British for trading, as they predominated along this coast. Many are Christians. A 1987 peace agreement afforded them land rights over traditional lands. However, despite significant political struggles throughout their history, today the Miskito face human rights violations over land rights disputes, as recognized by the Inter-Ame ...
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Jeremy II
Jeremy II (c. 1639–1729) was King of the Miskitu Kingdom. Little is known about his reign, though he engaged in formal diplomatic agreements with the British colony of Jamaica. Life Spanish sources refer to the king of the Miskitu Kingdom during this period as Bernabé. Historians have noted that it remains unclear if the king called Jeremy in the famous account of the pirate "M. W." ruled from 1687 when Jeremy was reported in Jamaica to 1729 or whether there were two kings named Jeremy. According to Michael Olien, given the age of Jeremy I in 1699 (age 60) it seems unlikely that he was the same Jeremy who was ruling in 1720 as this would make him 80. The Spanish colonial governor of Guatemala dispatched ships loaded with expensive gifts for Jeremy; these were intended to persuade the Miskitu Kingdom to recognize Spanish suzerainty. However, the ships were intercepted and captured by British sloops and taken to Jamaica instead. On 25 June 1720, Nicholas Lawes, the governor ...
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Edward I (Moskito)
Edward I was king of the Mosquito Nation, from about 1729 until 1755. He was the eldest son of Jeremy II, and was young when he took office. In 1740 the Anglo-Spanish "War of Jenkins' Ear" broke out, and Great Britain was anxious to enlist the Miskitu on their side. To that end, Governor Trelawny of Jamaica created an office of "Superintendent of the Mosquito Shore" and entrusted it to Robert Hodgson. Hodgson arrived in 1740 and met with Edward and Governor John Briton, the other officials being either sick ( Admiral Dilly) or too far away (General Hobby). According to Hodgson's report, "I proceeded to acquaint them that, as they had long acknowledged themselves subjects of Great Britain, the governor of Jamaica had sent me to take possession of their country in his Majesty's name; then asked if they had anything to object. They answered, they had nothing to say against it, but were very glad I was come for that purpose. So I immediately set up the standard, and, reducing the s ...
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List Of Governors Of Jamaica
This is a list of viceroys in Jamaica from its initial occupation by Spain in 1509, to its independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. For a list of viceroys after independence, see Governor-General of Jamaica. For context, see History of Jamaica. Spanish Governors of Santiago (1510–1660) Jamaica was claimed for Spain in 1494 when Christopher Columbus first landed on the island. Spain began occupying the island in 1509, naming it Santiago. The second governor, Francisco de Garay, established Villa de la Vega, now known as Spanish Town, as his capital. * Juan de Esquivel, 1510–1514 * Francisco de Garay, 1514–1523 * Pedro de Mazuelo, 1523–1526 * Juan de Mendegurren, 1526–1527 * Santino de Raza, 1527–1531 * Gonzalo de Guzman, ?–1532 * Manuel de Rojas, 1532–?, ''first time'' * Gil González Dávila, 1533?–1534? * Manuel de Rojas, 1536–?, ''second time'' * Pedro Cano, 1539?, ''first time'' * Francisco de Pina, 1544? * Juan González de Hinojosa, 1556 ...
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Miskito Governor
The Governor, in the Kingdom of Mosquitia, was a Hereditary official who ruled the southern regions, from the Cucalaya River to Pearl Lagoon. List of governorsMichael Olien, "General, Governor and Admiral: Three Miskito Lines of Succession," ''Ethnohistory'' 45/2 (1998): 285, figure 2. * Piquirin (−1711-) * John Hanibal (1719–1729) *John Briton (1729–1757) *William Briton (1757–1775) * Timothy Briton (c 1775-c 1776) * Colvin Briton (1776–1791) *Robin Lee (c. 1791 – ?) *Clement Clement or Clément may refer to: People * Clement (name), a given name and surname * Saint Clement (other)#People Places * Clément, French Guiana, a town * Clement, Missouri, U.S. * Clement Township, Michigan, U.S. Other uses * ... (c. 1791–1840) References {{authority control Miskito ...
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Miskito General
The General was an official in the Miskito Kingdom. The position appears to have been created in the early eighteenth century and was under the control of the Zambo segment of the kingdom. The General ruled the northern region from the Wanks River to nearly Trujillo. List of Generals *Peter (1722–1729) *Charles Hobby (1729-c 1740) *Handyside (c 1740–1764) *Tempest (1764-c 1785) * Thomas Lee (1785–1790) * Perkin Tempest (1796–1797) * Edward Trelawney (1790-1790) * Jaspar Hall (1790–1797) * Lowry Robinson (1800-?) *Barras Barras may refer to: Places * Barras, Cumbria, England * Barras, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France * Barras, Piauí, Brazil * Duas Barras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil * Sete Barras, São Paulo, Brazil Other uses * Barras (surname) * Barras (market), ... (1820) * Thomas Lowry Robinson (c 1830-c 1847) * Mettison (1847)Michael Olien, "General, Governor and Admiral: Three Miskito Lines of Succession," ''Ethnohistory'' 45/2 (1998): 286, figure 2. References ...
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Year Of Birth Missing
A year or annus is the orbital period of a planetary body, for example, the Earth, moving in its orbit around the Sun. Due to the Earth's axial tilt, the course of a year sees the passing of the seasons, marked by change in weather, the hours of daylight, and, consequently, vegetation and soil fertility. In temperate and subpolar regions around the planet, four seasons are generally recognized: spring, summer, autumn and winter. In tropical and subtropical regions, several geographical sectors do not present defined seasons; but in the seasonal tropics, the annual wet and dry seasons are recognized and tracked. A calendar year is an approximation of the number of days of the Earth's orbital period, as counted in a given calendar. The Gregorian calendar, or modern calendar, presents its calendar year to be either a common year of 365 days or a leap year of 366 days, as do the Julian calendars. For the Gregorian calendar, the average length of the calendar year (the mea ...
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18th-century Deaths
The 18th century lasted from January 1, 1701 ( MDCCI) to December 31, 1800 ( MDCCC). During the 18th century, elements of Enlightenment thinking culminated in the American, French, and Haitian Revolutions. During the century, slave trading and human trafficking expanded across the shores of the Atlantic, while declining in Russia, China, and Korea. Revolutions began to challenge the legitimacy of monarchical and aristocratic power structures, including the structures and beliefs that supported slavery. The Industrial Revolution began during mid-century, leading to radical changes in human society and the environment. Western historians have occasionally defined the 18th century otherwise for the purposes of their work. For example, the "short" 18th century may be defined as 1715–1789, denoting the period of time between the death of Louis XIV of France and the start of the French Revolution, with an emphasis on directly interconnected events. To historians who expand ...
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