Gen. Gregor MacGregor’s greatest scheme

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General “Sir” Gregor MacGregor, “Liberator of the Floridas” and “Cazique of Poyais,” was the kind of person who felt like he was destined for greatness. Born in Scotland in 1786, MacGregor, at the age of 16, joined the British Army...

  • Gregor MacGregor. WIKICOMMONS
    Gregor MacGregor. WIKICOMMONS
Joshua Whitfield, Amelia Island Museum of History General “Sir” Gregor MacGregor, “Liberator of the Floridas” and “Cazique of Poyais,” was the kind of person who felt like he was destined for…

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