War of Jenkins' Ear - Oct. 23, 1739

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War of Jenkins' Ear - Oct. 23, 1739

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The War of Jenkin's Ear, known in Spain as Guerra del Asiento, began on this day in 1739. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 23, 2018

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