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War of Jenkins' Ear

Took place on October 22, 1739

287

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The War of Jenkins' Ear was fought between Great Britain and Spain from 1739 to 1748. Most of the fighting took place in New Granada and the Caribbean Sea, with major operations over by 1742.

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