Barbados is claimed as an English colony

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An English ship called the Olive Blossom anchors at Barbados and the captain claims the island as an English colony. The first settlement of colonists was made in 1624.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Barbados is claimed as an English colony". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15624, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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