William Leighton
Parents
Sir Thomas Leighton
Sir Thomas Leighton
1453 - 1519
Children

He was the second son.

about

1475

1475 • The Treaty of Picquigny ends the brief war between France and England.
about

1505


Age: 30y
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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