1722 ⟶ Bartholomew Roberts Killed in Naval Battle
Bartholomew Roberts is killed in a sea battle off the Africa...
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⚔️ Ashanti Victory at Feyiase Establishes Ashanti Hegemony
The Battle of Feyiase marks the rise of the Ashanti Empire.⟶
WarfareMilitary HistoryEmpire BuildingBattleAfrican History
Ghana👑 Ashanti Empire Founded by Osei Kofi Tutu I
Ashanti Empire is formed under Osei Kofi Tutu I.⟶
EmpireKingdomPolitical FormationCentralization
Ghana⚔️ Blackbeard Killed by Robert Maynard
Blackbeard (Edward Teach) is killed by Robert Maynard in a North Carolina inlet on the inner side of Ocracoke Island.⟶
PiracyColonial AmericaRoyal NavyNaval Warfare
United States🏴☠️ Bartholomew Roberts Killed in Naval Battle
Bartholomew Roberts is killed in a sea battle off the African coast.⟶
PiracyNaval WarfareBritish EmpireMaritime History
Ghana⚔️ Dahomey and Oyo Victory Over Ashanti at Atakpamé
Dahomey and the Oyo Empire defeat the Ashanti army at the Battle of Atakpamé.⟶
Military HistoryMonarchyBattleAfrican History
Benin
NigeriaGhana⚓️ British Naval Victory at Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar, British victory by Admiral Nelson eliminates the French and Spanish fleets. Begins Royal Navy dominance of the seas, a major factor for the success of the British Empire.⟶
Naval WarfareNapoleonic WarsBritish EmpireRoyal NavyMaritime HistoryGeopoliticsImperialism
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