Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Cape Finisterre in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Anson defeats the French Admiral de la Jonquire & captures 7 French merchantmen, 4 ships of the line & 2 frigates. After victory at Cape Finisterre Anson is promoted to Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton
Appointed Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton after victory at Cape Finisterre
Appointed Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton after victory at Cape Finisterre
Appointed Vice Admiral & created Baron Anson of Soberton after victory at Cape Finisterre
Intercepts Villeneuve and captures two Spanish ships.
Provenance
These entries are generated from stored World History Database records whose country and place fields match Great Britain and Cape Finisterre. Names, dates, event labels and descriptions are reviewed and normalised as the database develops. Historical place names may not match modern administrative boundaries.
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