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Which Duke of Courland acquired colonies on the island of Tobago and in Gambia in the 17th century?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kurš Kurzemes hercogs 17. gadsimtā ieguva kolonijas Tobāgo salā un Gambijā?
- aDuke Ernst Johann Bironhercogs Ernsts Johans Bīrons
- bDuke Jacobhercogs JēkabsCorrect answer
- cDuke Peter Bironhercogs Pēteris Bīrons
Why?
Duke Jacob Kettler developed manufactories and a fleet and in the 17th century acquired colonies on the island of Tobago and in Gambia. The Birons ruled in the 18th century.
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