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Robert Venables

c. 1613–1687 · 17th century

Robert Venables was an English soldier who commanded the land forces of Oliver Cromwell's Western Design, with Admiral William Penn leading the fleet. After their attack on Santo Domingo failed in April 1655, they captured Jamaica from Spain in May 1655. On their return to England both commanders were briefly imprisoned in the Tower of London for leaving their posts.

Robert Venables — Image: by J. Ogilby · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Spanish Jamaica Colony of Jamaica

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Robert Venables. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/robert-venables
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