Discovery of Falklands
The islands are referred to in the English language as "The Falkland Islands", dates from an expedition led by John Strong, who names the islands after his patron, Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount Falkland
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
John Strong Biography and Timeline
Follow John Strong through 2 dated historical records for England.
John Strong, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1690
Rule of Falkland Islands
The islands are referred to in the English language as "The Falkland Islands", dates from an expedition led by John Strong, who names the islands after his patron, Anthony Cary, 5th Viscount Falkland
Records, sources and methodology
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