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1505
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birthThe source from 1775 has her father as William Leighton, son of Sir Thomas Leighton of Wattlesborough, knight in Shropshire. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1505 • A Portuguese fleet attacks Kilwa and then Mombasa. The Portuguese then attempt to monopolize the trade in the east African ports, but are unable to maintain control (by the late 16th century, Swahili groups regain control of several ports from the Portuguese). |
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Age: 29y
1534
Age: 29y
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birth of childThomas Tillotson 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1534 • The first known exchange occurs between Europeans and natives of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in New Brunswick. |