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Labat, Jean Baptiste
(Encyclopedia) Labat, Jean BaptisteLabat, Jean BaptistezhäN bätēstˈ läbäˈ [key], 1663–1738, French Dominican missionary. Sent to the West Indies, he explored the islands, he was largely responsible…Basse-Terre
(Encyclopedia) Basse-Terre Basse-Terre bäs-tĕrˈ [key], town, on Basse-Terre Island, capital of Guadeloupe, a French…French Community
(Encyclopedia) French Community, established in 1958 by the constitution of the Fifth French Republic to replace the French Union. Its members consisted of the French Republic, which included…Caribbean Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Caribbean islands is a region located east of Central America in the Caribbean Sea, and has a rich history and culture that dates back to the 15th century. The area consists of over 700 islands,…Bainbridge, William
(Encyclopedia) Bainbridge, William, 1774–1833, American naval officer, b. Princeton, N.J. An experienced sea captain, he joined (1798) the navy when war with France threatened. His ship, the…Saint Martin
(Encyclopedia) Saint MartinSaint MartinsăN märtăNˈ [key], Du. Sint Maarten, island, 37 sq mi (96 sq km), West Indies, one of the Leeward Islands. Since its occupation in 1648 by the Dutch and the…French Overseas Departments
French Guiana (including Inini)GuadeloupeMartiniqueRéunion Overseas Departments elect representatives to the national assembly, and the same administrative organization as that of continental…Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges was a celebrated swordsman and composer in the era of the French Revolution who has been called “The Black Mozart.” Possibly the first European composer of…January 2016 Current Events: Disasters & Science News
World News | Business News | U.S. News Here are the key events in science and disasters news for the month of January 2016. Zika Virus Spreads from Latin America (Jan.): According to the Pan…Trending
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