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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
Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · 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

Rule of Falkland Islands1690
Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · 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

Record provenance

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