1643. The Dutch loot the city of Trujillo. Spaniards abandon the city by 1789.
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The Dutch attack Trujillo
1643
1643. The Dutch loot the city of Trujillo. Spaniards abandon the city by 1789. |
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British on Roatan Island
1642
The British settle down on the island of Roatan off the Honduran coasts |
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Pirate attack in Trujillo
1579
1579. Pirates ransack the city of Trujillo. |
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Discovery of the Comayagua mines
1578
1578. Discovery of the Comayagua mines. The country’s populating process begins |
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Establishment of the West Indies Hearing
1542
1542. Carlos V puts together the Royal Hearing and Honduras is included in it |
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Foundation of Comayagua
1537
Alonso de Caceres founds Valladolid de Comayagua, the country’s first capital. |
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Foundation of San Pedro Sula
1536
1536. Spanish Pedro de Alvarado founds the city of San Pedro Sula |
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Foundation of the first bishop’s office
1527
1527. Honduras’ first archbishop’s office is established |
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Foundation of the city of Trujillo
1525
1525. Francisco de las Casas founds the city of Trujillo |
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Foundation of San Gil
1524
1524. Foundation of San Gil de Buenavista |
