Dominique de Gourgue — Floride française ( French Florida ), by Pierre du Val, 17th century. Dominique (or Domingue) de Gourgue (1530–1593) was a French nobleman and soldier. He is best known for leading an attack against the Spanish in Florida in 1568, in response to… … Wikipedia
Château de Vayres — The Château de Vayres is a medieval castle, located on the banks of the Dordogne River, located in the commune of Vayres, in the Gironde Department of France, near the city of Bordeaux. The château de Vayres was rebuilt during the Renaissance,… … Wikipedia
Haiti — /hay tee/, n. 1. Formerly, Hayti. a republic in the West Indies occupying the W part of the island of Hispaniola. 6,611,407; 10,714 sq. mi. (27,750 sq. km). Cap.: Port au Prince. 2. Also, Hayti. a former name of Hispaniola. * * * Haiti… … Universalium
Haitian general election, 2006 — The 2006 Elections in Haiti, to replace the interim government of Gérard Latortue put in place after the 2004 Haiti rebellion, were delayed four times after having been originally scheduled for October and November 2005. The elections finally… … Wikipedia
Saturiwa — (also spelled Saturioua, Satourioua and Saturiba) was the name of a 16th century chief of a Timucua chiefdom in Florida, of the chiefdom itself, and of the largest town in the chiefdom. The name has since been extended to designate a tribe which… … Wikipedia
Saturiwa (chief) — One of Theodor de Bry s engravings possibly based on LeMoyne s drawings, depicting Chief Saturiwa preparing his men for battle Saturiwa (also spelled Saturioua, Satourioua and Saturiba) (fl. 16th century) was chief of the Saturiwa tribe, a… … Wikipedia
Culture of the Caribbean — This article is part of a series History Caribbean identity Caribbean nationalism Royal symbols National symbols Cultural protectionis … Wikipedia
