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'''Peter Beckford''' (1643 | '''Peter Beckford''' (1643 – 1710) was a wealthy [[United Kingdom|English]] landowner and, at one point, acting Governor of [[Jamaica]]. At the time of his death, he was considered the wealthiest land and slave owner in the entirety of [[Europe]]. | ||
During his lifetime, he was an avid collector of historic | During his lifetime, he was an avid collector of historic artefacts, including such items as the [[Voynich manuscript]]. Following his death, the [[pirate]] named [[Edward Kenway]] collected a large amount of artifacts, including the Voynich manuscript, which had been lost by the Beckford estate after Peter's death. | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
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Peter Beckford (1643 – 1710) was a wealthy English landowner and, at one point, acting Governor of Jamaica. At the time of his death, he was considered the wealthiest land and slave owner in the entirety of Europe.
During his lifetime, he was an avid collector of historic artefacts, including such items as the Voynich manuscript. Following his death, the pirate named Edward Kenway collected a large amount of artifacts, including the Voynich manuscript, which had been lost by the Beckford estate after Peter's death.