The War of Jenkins' Ear 1739
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- In 1739, the mighty Spanish and British Empires fought a war all because of a severed ear belonging to one Robert Jenkins
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What was the War of Jenkins' Ear?
Well, like a lot of wars there were conflicting reasons but the casus belli (or popular cause) was the boarding of British merchant ships in the Caribbean by Spanish authorities who accused them of smuggling.
On one of these occasions in 1731, a brig named the Rebecca was boarded in the seas between the Spanish colonies of Cuba and Florida.
The captain of the Rebecca, a Welshman by the name of Robert Jenkins was tied to the mast and his ear sliced with a cutlass. Then it was pulled off.
Jenkins subsequently gave evidence to a parliamentary enquiry and produced his ear.
This publicity stunt galvanised the hawks in the British government and Great Britain declared war on Spain.
The War lasted from 1739 - 1742 when it was subsumed into the larger War of Austrian Succession and quietly wound up.
Who won the War of Jenkins’ Ear?
Well, the British under Admiral Vernon captured the Spanish base at Porobello in Panama and defeated a Spanish invasion of Georgia at the Battle of Bloody Marsh.
On the other hand, their own invasion of Florida was defeated. And when they tried to storm Cartagena de Indies (in modern day Colombia), the Spanish under veteran commander, Blas de Lezo, inflicted massive casualties on Vernon’s force.
The only other highlight in the War of Jenkins Ear was the capture of a Spanish treasure ship (containing 1 million gold coins) by Commodore George Anson.
Anson in HMS Centurion circumnavigated the globe during this Anson Expedition.
In the peace treaty of 1748, the status quo was restored.
So basically neither side had achieved any advantage.
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0:00 Introduction
0:45 Causes of the war
2:38 Robert Jenkins
4:13 Other Causes
6:39 Edward Vernon
7:12 Captured Portobello
8:14 Blas de Lezo
9:35 Attack on Cartagena de Indies
12:21 Battle of Bloody Marsh
13:52 War of Austrian Succession
14:42 George Anson
15:53 The Winner
18:13 Rule Britannia
Books used for this production included:
"The Age of Oligarchy" - G. Holmes & D. Szechi
"Hanover & Great Britain 1740-1760" - Urile Dann
"England in the 18th Century" - J.H. Plumb
"The Whig Supremacy" - Basil Williams
"Pursuit of Glory" - Tim Blanning
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I'm just cackling at Blas de Lezo practically trolling the British with his defense of Cartagena. Outnumbered and outgunned, he wins by digging out the ground below the wall so the British ladders can't reach the top! 🤣🤣🤣
Epic...
It would make a good film!
Esto también es de esa guerra
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Y esto también
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I'm a retired A.P U.S. History teacher here in Georgia, my student were always fascinated by this war, mainly because of it's name and it's ties to Georgia. I wish that I had had this video to show when I was still teaching, I'm sure the students would have loved it. Plus you did a much better job that I ever did explaining it. I'm a big fan of all your videos. I find them enteraining and informative and look forward to see more of your work.
nice to read your words .. Greeting`s from England
The British lost so bad at the siege of Cartagena that they forbid anyone to write about the battle
Actually, I just think it was so unimportant in British history that we don’t care
@@TheHistoryChap Si, fue tan poco importante que solo enviaron 185 naves, y 30.000 soldados.Fue tam poco importante que incluso el rey britanico Prohibio hablar de la humillacion britanica en dicha guerra..... estos son los datos reales de dicha guerra, no lo que dices en este video.....
@@TheHistoryChap😂😂😂😂 Of course, defeats are better forgotten...
@@TheHistoryChap Sure, so unimportant that Britain was avoided to take control of the whole of America just because of this idle incident, in which Britain put at stage the greatest known navy force till Normandy in WWII.
And here I was, a proud Virginian all set to add the item about "Mt. Vernon" but you got that as well--my hat is off to you, sir, for another excellent video.
What a great story! As an old Merchant Navy Officer I remember visiting many of ports you mentioned! It brought back a lot of memories. Thanks again for a wonderfull story!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
I remember my history teacher at prep school loved to tell the story of the War of Jenkins Ear. Those were the days when history consisted of Kings & Queens and battles 😆
Ha ha. Glad you enjoyed it.
Congratulations! You told us this story in the same way a Spanish would have done. Neutrally as Historians should.
A suggestion for a video: What about the Fantastic War?
Your Best Yet ! ! You tied so much history in at the end that you would have never expected at the beginning.
This was delightful. Thank You Sir !
That is so kind, thank you.
Wonderfully explained, once again. Thank you very much! Let me add an extra note, that is, Blas De Lezo's nick name: "medio hombre", i.e. half man.
And there, we have it ! Brilliant, as of usual !! This is a "wish episode come true" as far as I'm concerned. As a military history buff (well, at times !) I first stumbled on the battle of Orford Ness (1704) and also the Psilander incident of 1940 - now forgotten bits of history trivia - It all began when I posed the question - what of Sweden and the British empire actually being at war - has it ever happened ?? Lord knows, Sweden has - at some point or another - been at war with every major power in Europe, but not Britain - well, if we disregard the wars of succession in the 18th century - and the odd visit of the Royal Navy to the Baltic at some point in time or other - but these are all events on par with the "Pig War" or "the War of Jenkins Ear".. And still, there is the capture of Portobello, the Caribbean and Blas De Lezo none the least - whom I never heard about - all the pieces of the puzzle come together, all in one episode of the History Chap !
Glad that I brought all those strands of history together for you.
I'am just a technician from Holland with a love for history. Ever story you post on CZcams i'am hanging on your lips (a Dutch proverb for attentive listening). Thank you!
I remember reading a short article in anthology, about The War of Jenkins Ear when I was in middle school (back in the 1980s), as always, your video fills in the blanks quite nicely.
I used to line in Dagenham and my local pub was.... The Admiral Vernon, the other pub I visited was The Matapan. One battle and one victorious (?) Admiral
What a great story - you have filled in some gaps regarding the all three of our Navies (the White, Blues & Red Ensigns). My Father commanded a Cargo/ passenger liner for approximately ten years in the 1960s & early 70s. Her (his?) name was SS George Anson - sister ship being the first Sir Francis Drake. Since there was advertised as one class (first) only there were slight differences - namely between between Promande Deck & or b Decks. She.was a classic ‘thre island’ turbine steamer with exceptionally good.lines, and only a maximum of 186 passengers.. Of course the both ships visited many of the ports you mentioned - but only in the Far Eastern ones. So thank you!
I first learned of the War of Jenkin's ear while playing a pirate video game! I always took the side of the British because Spanish ships always yielded more plunder, but then had to beef up my defenses because the Spanish didn't like me. Why Maypole lost his job puzzles me, as he was against the war from the start and warned everyone that fighting a distant war with Spain would not go well.
I’m sure you meant to write “Walpole” & not “Maypole” 🤔 - but the supercilious 😒 & ostensibly “helpful” ‘Autocorrect’ function ✍️🧐 - that always insists it knows best - had other ideas… 😣
What an intriguing and interesting cast of characters 🤔 A one eyed, armed and legged man commanding troops. A war over an alleged pickled ear. Maybe he ate it? 😂😂I am kidding, my friend. I simply enjoy listening to your stories which are so well researched. 😊
That’s very kind of you, Harry, thanks
Well done! Always enjoy the Stories of the British empire!
That was another really interesting piece of history that I had never heard about. Thank you for educating me.
Amazing story !
Thanks for watching.
King Dinuzulu, son of Cetshwayo, was also imprisoned on St Helena from 1890 - 1897.
Still eagerly waiting for further videos on the Ashanti Ring.
That was another great presentation i knew nothing about the war of Jenkins Ear .
Oglethorpe's epic 1745 cross country dash to catch the Jacobites retreating into Scotland with his Georgia regiment is worth tieing into this.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Even the Spanish intervention in Scotland helping the Jacobites.
18:03
I loved this bit of trivia about Mt Vernon! Such a fascinating war and period. Amazing video good sir.
Hi, enjoyed this history show .... Thank you , and have a great day .....😀😃😄
Excellent video
THE WAR OF THE EMPIRES’
For hundreds of years, the English dreamt of breaking the Spanish Empire.
The Founding Fathers of the USA were the most enthusiastic British subjects.
Over the next 100 years, they encouraged various independent movements, even loaning their Admirals and Generals.
The Spanish Empire was broken.
The fight/ mentality still continues to this day.
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En Pensacola el español Bernardo de Galves también ganó a los ingleses para ayudar a Los eeuu a la independencia de Inglaterra eso también se te ha olvidado?
@londonbudgetgardner5205 Envy is a very strong feeling
Really interesting. But please note that the composer of Rule Britannia! was Thomas Arne (Augustine was his unused middle name). It was the whole masque that was performed at Cliveden. It's called Alfred, and Rule Britannia! is the final part.
Thank you Chris for another very interesting video I remember studying this at school.👂
Certainly was never on my school curriculum!
Thanks for another interesting story from history.
Wow what an amazing story. Thank you
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4:14 shout out from St Augustine, Florida. We're still trying to keep you Englishman's fort in good shape sir!
Another good story, Chris! Can't wait for the videos on the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars!
Wow. Who would ever have imagined that a largely forgotten conflict with such a weird name would be linked to so much familiar history? Thank you for yet another enlightening trip down British military history!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
tyvm for another upload, Chris.
WoW, great stuff.
New about Jenkins ear, but never new what really happened because of it 👊🏻 as alway another great episode of the history chap
Great video 👍🏻
Class as always.
Brilliant 👏
Many thanks Chris
Loved it
Thanks Chris, that was really interesting.
A traveler through time brews a great cup of tea again
Great video today thanks for what you do and keep them coming 👍 😊😊
Another wonderful story. Thank you
Always enjoy your videos, you bring history to life. Thank you.
Thank you- very informative and interesting presentation.
You made this very understandable.
I've always been a little confused about this.
Thank you again, you are absolutely the best! I hope you dove into the Battle of Assaye thru the Peninsular wars..
There's nothing I could add to the comments below except WOW. I can't wait to watch it again. Awesome storytelling, Chris. Loved it.
Excellent. Later on St Helena Jenkins had a mix up with my relative 'Mr Bazett'
Thank you for taking the time to comment
A thoroughly charming and insightful lesson, thank you for covering this oft overlooked chapter of history!
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.
Great Video.
Many thanks.
Thanks Chris, this is just th video I was hopung you'd make 😊. If I may suggest a future video for the South Sea Bubble?
a most excellent video...❤
Thank you very much.
Thanks!
My pleasure. Thanks for your support.
Amazing Topic well done sir
A forgotten war, buth a fair few men (on all sides) died in it.
Did you say enjoy Sir! Nay I say, twas more than mere enjoyment. Twas pure pleasure to listen to a grand narrative of a near forgotten war. Bravo! I await your next video lecture Sir. God bless you and family!
Brilliant - thanks.
My pleasure
Love this story,
Has always been one of my favorite little bits of history : well covered ; thanks
Yes, indeed. All those 18th century wars are very interesting. Especially the Seven Years War.
Very entertaining story and thank you for introducing me to this history.
The odd little detail are what make history so interesting.
TIL that the town i went to Uni in was indirectly named for an English Admiral. Absolutely wild, thank you for sharing.
Your follower numbers goes trough the ceiling as we used to say,by any right yessir. Thank you. Ludwig
Another brilliant story from you sir, I can't see a video on the escape down devil's pass or the events on hlobane in the zulu war, another good one would be the abyssinian campaign, was Chelmsford in a smaller roll in that campaign,
Thank you very much for the videos they are great
Colenel Oglethorpe is buried in All Saints Church which is at the head of the Chase in Upminster in Essex and has a school named after him Oglethorpe Infants and Junior Schools
I really enjoyed this story it's kind of fun learning about Jenkins ear I've never heard the story before but you did a nice job I really enjoyed it very well done sir and I look forward to more stories from the history chat
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Great video. By the way, Dublin has a residential area called Portobello. George Bernard Shaw was born in Portobello, Dublin. I'm pretty sure that there's a connection to the War of Jenkins Ear.
it probably was. Thanks for sharing.
and here in🇨🇦: Portobello, Nova Scotia; Portobello Creek National Wildlife Area (NWA), New Brunswick
I was in one of the ear wars. Like my father and grandfather. We don’t like to talk about it.
Love your channel! I have learned alot from it. An in my opinion I would call it a win for the Britts!
Brilliant video again. I'd always wondered why Portobello, Edinburgh sounded so out of place.
always entertaining
Thank you
GREAT :)
Thanks.
Thanks. That was cool 👌
No problem. Thanks for watching.
@@TheHistoryChap Cheers I have subscribed I love history.🇬🇧🏴
You missed out Anson sacking Lima, while the local governor drilled his troops on the opposite hillside. Surely worth a mention?
good morning👍
So when Jenkins asked Members of Parliament to "lend me your ears" it wasn't mere hyperbole. This man knew what he was asking of them.
First heard about Jenkins in Form I (yes, some of us had that system in America), but I really never got the full story. de Lezo sounds like a competent John Bell Hood.
PS Wasn't Jenkins one of the French And Indian wars, as well?
PPS What's the source of that wonderful map at 1:02?
Must've been quite the ear.
Boom boom!
I ear you
Great
Thanks for watching
@@TheHistoryChapblas de lezo history is Amazing
Man those Spanish forts were tough nuts to crack.
There was a famous message from Admiral Vernon to Admiral de Lezo when Vernon decided to leave which ended: " I will leave now , but I'll return with my fleet again" to which Admiral de Lezo replied: " For you and your fleet to come back again , you will need an entire new fleet built , for this one would only be good for transporting coal from Ireland to London"....
Thank you for taking the time to share
I new video! Awesome!
Perhaps Spain could start a replay of the war, over parking operations?
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Thanks for your support.
that word "patriot" is a funny old thing.
it's root is ultimately greek, but my understanding is that it was used by
aristocrats and the townspeople of France to describe, derisively,
countryfolk.
Nothing change so Spain won keeping the control of the Caribe so that some years later Spain was a key partner of the Americans in the Independence War ( with money, supplies and help of the spanish army from Florida with the general Bernardo de Galvez).So, if England had been able to conquer Cartagena de Indias probably would be able to control the Caribe and the spanish help to the Americans would be much more difficult.
Interesting angle, thanks for sharing
George Washington reconoció posteriormente que sin la ayuda de España EEUU nunca se hubiera independizado de Inglaterra, luego nos lo agradecieron muy bien quitándonos en el año 1898 Cuba, Filipinas y Puerto Rico. Cosas que pasan.🤨
Hay una batalla ganada por los españoles muy importante que los ingleses hablan poco que es la de Pensacola con el almirante Bernardo de Gálvez gracias a esa victoria España recuperó Florida y debilitó mucho a los ingleses.
In Spanish this war is known as "Guerra del Asiento". I don't speak Spanish so I looked up the word "asiento" which apparently means "chair" or a place to sit. I also looked up the word "assiento" which refers to a treaty allowing other countries to bring slaves to market in Spanish territory. Can someone please enlighten me as to which word is correct and why the war might have gotten that name?
Gracias.
It was a treaty opening allowing the South Sea Company to trade slaves in Spanish possessions.
Thank you for taking time to respond. So was it named thus because the British were also smuggling slaves?
(edit: I also deleted my other question regarding the War of the Golden Stool and "wars named for furniture".)
@@TheHistoryChap
Ogie Ogolthorpe?
Дякую!
Thanks for watching.
Portobello road
Thank God the Spanish didn't cut off a different part of Jenkins body.....the war could have been much worse
I defeated a pushy Partner in a Philadelphia law firm by proving to him that 'The War of Jenkins' Ear' was not a mere fantasy of mine.
Always nice to get one over on a pushy partner or colleague
Did Portugal had a role in this war (even diplomatically)? As Spain and France becoming allies, the natural course in Americas would be to Britain and Portugal join hands.
good story keep them coming all over a ear
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.
Them were days.
Thanks for watching
The British didn't seem to know what they were doing. Were they out of their minds?
Who knows?
It is weird in the time that british made possible to consolidate the land in america suddenly the colony seeds wanted indipendance , they took it all for granted. British did all these wars for nothing.
Rule Britannia! Brilliant
Glad you enjoyed it.
Jajajajaj tule brittannia!! Si Blas de Lezo se meo en los ingleses en Cartagena de Indias!! A Jenkins le teníamos que haber cortado las dos orejas por pirata! Que eso es lo único que habéis sido los ingleses en la historia unos piratas! Viva España!!!
Esto también es de esa guerra
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