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1742 in Spain

Explore 4 historical events and records for Spain in 1742.

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Historical records for Spain in 1742

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June

June 1742

Invasion of Georgia

Montiano, Don Manuel de · Georgia · Governor of St Augustine · Warfare / Jenkins Ear

Organizes an invasion of Georgia 4,500 to 5,000 soldiers

July

5 July 1742

Invasion of Georgia

Montiano, Don Manuel de · Georgia · Governor of St Augustine · Warfare / Jenkins Ear

The Spanish land on St Simons Island

7 July 1742

Battle of Bloody Swamp

Montiano, Don Manuel de · St Simons Isl · Governor of St Augustine · Warfare / Jenkins Ear

The Spanish are defeated for the control of Georgia

13 July 1742

Battle of Bloody Swamp

Montiano, Don Manuel de · St Simons Isl · Governor of St Augustine · Warfare / Jenkins Ear

The Spanish leave the Island of St Simons

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