1799


Jun 7
1799 Action of 16 October 1799: A Spanish treasure convoy worth more than £600,000 is captured by the British Royal Navy off Vigo.

1826


Age: 26y

1828


Jul 7
Age: 29y
1828 Portugal: King Miguel I overthrows his niece Queen Maria II, beginning the Liberal Wars.

1834


Age: 34y
1834 • The Sixth Xhosa War is characterized by severe clashes between white settlers and Bantu peoples in Cape Colony; Dutch-speaking settlers colonize the area north of Orange River.

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