Saint Thomas of Guiana — was a Roman Catholic diocese and suffragan of Caracas. It was erected by Pius VI on 19 December, 1791, and comprises the former state of Bermúdez, districts of Nueva Esparta and Guayana, and territories of Amazonas, Caura, Colón, Orinoco, and… … Wikipedia
Diocese of Saint Thomas of Guiana — Saint Thomas of Guiana † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Saint Thomas of Guiana (GUAYANA; DE GUAYANA). Diocese; suffragan of Caracas, erected by Pius VI on 19 Dec., 1791, comprises the former state of Bermúdez, districts of Nueva Esparta… … Catholic encyclopedia
Thomas Warner (explorer) — Sir Thomas Warner (1580 10 March 1649) was an explorer and a captain. He is famous for settling on Saint Kitts, the first British island in the Caribbean in 1624. Early lifeWarner was born in Suffolk, England in 1580. He entered the army at an… … Wikipedia
Saint Barthélemy — For the Saint, see Bartholomew the Apostle. For other uses, see St. Bartholomew s (disambiguation). Collectivity of Saint Barthélemy Collectivité de Saint Barthélemy … Wikipedia
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History of Saint Kitts and Nevis — Saint Kitts and Nevis has one of the longest written histories in the Caribbean, both islands being amongst Europe s first colonies in the archipelago. Despite being only 2 miles apart and quite diminutive in size, Saint Kitts and Nevis were… … Wikipedia
List of Prefects of French Guiana — French Guiana has been a French colony since 1674, but only in 1691 the French rulers in Paris thought a colonial head was needed to manage the territory. Governors of The first French Colony of Guiana (1691 1809) 1691 1700 Pierre Eléonore de la… … Wikipedia
List of colonial and departmental heads of French Guiana — (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) Term Incumbent Notes French Suzerainty French colony 1643 Charles Poncet de Brétigny, Governor 1644 to 1654 Huet de Navarre, Governor … Wikipedia
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul — Society of Saint Vincent de Paul † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Society of Saint Vincent de Paul An international association of Catholic laymen engaging systematically in personal service of the poor; was founded in May, 1833, when eight… … Catholic encyclopedia
Venezuela — • A republic formed out of the provinces which, under Spanish rule, constituted the captaincy general of the same name Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Venezuela Venezuela … Catholic encyclopedia