Richard Stayner Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Richard Stayner, based on 2 World History Database records associated with England.

2 records1656–16562 events0 places

Chronological biography

1656

Sinking of Victoria1656

Government / Government of England · Captain

Destroys the Spanish Treasure Fleet

Sinking of Victoria - Cádiz Treasure Fleet1656

Government / Government of England · Captain

During Stayner's attack off Cádiz, the Spanish galleon Victoria was set on fire and sank while other treasure-fleet vessels were captured, burned or beached.

Titles and roles

Captain

Record provenance

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