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(Encyclopedia) TaxcoTaxcotäsˈkō [key], town (1990 pop. 43,836), Guerrero state, S Mexico. Founded in 1529 as a silver-mining community, Taxco was also an important stop between Mexico City and…Stephen, Sir James
(Encyclopedia) Stephen, Sir James, 1789–1859, British colonial administrator; father of Leslie and James Fitzjames Stephen. He served (1825–35) as permanent counsel to the colonial office and Board…Johnston, Sir Harry Hamilton
(Encyclopedia) Johnston, Sir Harry Hamilton, 1858–1927, British explorer and colonial official. His early interest in the natural sciences was combined with his concern for the political problems of…Colonial Conference, British
(Encyclopedia) Colonial Conference, British: see Imperial Conference.Olivier, Sydney Haldane Olivier, 1st Baron
(Encyclopedia) Olivier, Sydney Haldane Olivier, 1st Baron, 1859–1943, British colonial administrator. Olivier was one of the first members of the Fabian Society, contributing to the famous Fabian…Comayagua
(Encyclopedia) ComayaguaComayaguakōmäyäˈwä [key], town (1997 est. pop. 62,000), capital of Comayagua dept., W central Honduras. Founded in 1537, Comayagua was the most important city of colonial…U.S. History Timeline: Pre-Colonial - Before 1600
/**/ Timeline: PRE-COLONIAL - Before 1600 Read about major events in U.S. History before 1600, including the explorations of Christopher Columbus and Juan Ponce de León. 12,000 B.C. North…U.S. History Timeline: Colonial America - 1600–1799
/**/ Timeline: Colonial America - 1600-1799 Read about major events in U.S. History from 1600–1799, including the Mayflower Compact, Boston Massacre, American Revolution, and more. 1607 May…Bernard, Sir Francis
(Encyclopedia) Bernard, Sir FrancisBernard, Sir Francisbûrˈnərd [key], 1712–79, British colonial governor. He was educated at Oxford and was called to the bar in 1737. As colonial governor of New…Byrd, William, 1674–1744, American colonial writer, planter, and government official
(Encyclopedia) Byrd, William, 1674–1744, American colonial writer, planter, and government official; son of William Byrd (1652–1704). After being educated in England, he became active in the politics…Trending
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