Kingston
City · 1692 CE · in North America
Capital of Jamaica (1963–today).
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- Maya civilization (c. 2,000 BCE – c. 1697 CE): Civilization of southern Mexico and Central America known for its writing system, calendar, astronomy and monumental cities; Maya peoples still live in the region.
- Spanish treasure fleet (1566–1790 CE): Convoys of the Flota de Indias sailed from Seville (later Cádiz) to Veracruz, Cartagena and Portobelo, gathered at Havana, and returned via the Florida Straits and the Azores laden with American silver and gold.
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- English capture of Jamaica (1655 CE): An English expedition sent by Oliver Cromwell seized Jamaica from Spain, which became a major sugar and slave colony.
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