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Global turmoil and volcanic disaster in 18th century notices
The Dublin Gazette reports on a surge of calamities including Barbary rebellions, fires in Lanzarote, Moorish movements toward Fez and Morocco, and a massive volcanic flood from Lanzarote. It notes ships in Canary Islands, a fire destroying towns, and Canaries and Melilla harbor imports as well as Moors moving against towns. Moscow items describe revenue gains, Turkish fleets, and a plan involving Morea diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fez
Iquenez
Muley Abdallah
Morocco
Canary
Lancerotea
Tingara
St. Katharine
Merlo
Chareta
Chimanjaya
Capadero
Tao
Murdacha
Gerias
Mozaga
Bartholomew
Lomo de Andrez
Lanceraita
Portugal
Dom Henrique
Order of Christ
Macot de Betencourt
Moscow
Alexiekow
Mecklemberg
M.nepluef
Constantinople
Porte