St Pierre, the largest town, though not the capital, of the island of Martinique (q.v.), in the West Indies, has a good harbour (defended by a fort), a cathedral, a college, a botanical garden, and 28,000 inhabitants. It was founded in 1665, and was the birthplace of Josephine, consort of Napoleon I.
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