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450 years since the battle of Lepanto

The Battle of Lepanto was a naval engagement that took place on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic states (comprising Spain and most of Italy) arranged by Pope Pius V,…

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Chronology of Gypsy History (2)

1958 Bulgaria: Nomadism banned. Czechoslovakia: Nomadism banned. Hungary: National Gypsy organization established. 1960 England and Wales: Caravan Sites Act reduces provision of caravan sites. France: Communauté Mondiale Gitane established. German Federal Republic: Courts…

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Chronology of Gypsy History (1)

224-241 Persia: In the reign of Shah Ardashir, Gypsies first come from India to work. 420-438 Persia: Bahram Gur, Shah of Persia, brings Gypsy musicians from India. 661 Arab Empire: Indians…

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