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Bible Encyclopedias
Calafat
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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a town of Rumania in the department of Doljiu; on the river Danube, opposite the Bulgarian fortress of Vidin. Pop. (1900) 7113. Calafat is an important centre of the grain trade, and is connected by a branch line with the principal Walachian railways, and by a steam ferry with Vidin. It was founded in the 4th century by Genoese colonists, who employed large numbers of workmen (Calfats) in repairing ships - which industry gave its name to the place. In 1854 a Russian force was defeated at Calafat by the Turks under Ahmed Pasha, who surprised the enemy's camp.
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Calafat'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/c/calafat.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Calafat'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/c/calafat.html. 1910.
