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 person
John Strong Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Strong, based on 2 World History Database records associated with England.
2 records1690–16902 events1 places
Chronological biography
1690
Discovery of Falklands1690
Rule of Falkland Islands1690
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
Record provenance
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