Robert Jenkins Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robert Jenkins, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1738–17391 events1 places

Chronological biography

1738

Declaration of War28 March 1738

Warfare / War of Jenkins Ear · Captain · London

Claims he had an ear cut off by Spanish coastguards in the Caribbean in 1731

1739

Declaration of War1739

Warfare / War of Jenkins Ear · Captain

Provoked by Jenkins ear being cut off by Spanish coastguards. Pre-cursor to the War of Austrian Succession

Titles and roles

Captain

Record provenance

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