Spanish Town - Notable Incidents

Notable Incidents

  • The famous pirate Calico Jack and his crew were hung in Santiago de la Vega in 1720 following a trial conducted by the governor, Sir Nicholas Lawes.
  • Danish singer Natasja Saad died in a car crash near the city on June 24, 2007.

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