On 18 January 1671, the Welsh buccaneer and privateer Henry Morgan led a successful raid on the city of Panama, a significant Spanish settlement in Central America. This event is often referred to as the Sack of Panama or the Battle of Panama.
Henry Morgan was a notorious figure during the age of Caribbean piracy and privateering. He is best known for his exploits in the Caribbean and Central America on behalf of the English Crown. The raid on Panama was one of the major actions in his career.
Morgan's raid on Panama was a part of a series of actions against Spanish settlements in the region. The city of Panama was a key economic and administrative center for the Spanish in the Americas. Morgan and his buccaneers, estimated to number around 1,400, captured the city after a grueling march through the jungle. The sack of the city resulted in significant looting, destruction, and the capture of many prisoners.
The successful raid on Panama further increased Henry Morgan's reputation and contributed to his eventual knighthood. However, it's important to note that while Morgan's actions were celebrated in England, he was considered a pirate by the Spanish authorities. The raid on Panama and other similar actions by buccaneers played a role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the Caribbean during the 17th century.
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