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Who did John Clipperton fight in the 18th century?

  • The Spanish

  • The English

  • The French

  • The Dutch

Answer

In the 18th century, John Clipperton fought against the Spanish in the Caribbean Sea. He was a British privateer who raided Spanish ships and captured their cargo. Clipperton was a successful privateer and made a fortune from his raids. He was also a skilled navigator and explorer. Clipperton was killed in a battle with the Spanish in 1726.
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