Whose authority did Clipperton challenge with his activities?
Portuguese Empire
French Kingdom
Spanish Empire
British Empire
Answer
Clipperton was an English privateer who attacked Spanish ships in the Pacific Ocean. He challenged the authority of the Spanish Empire with his activities and was eventually captured by the Spanish and executed.
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