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The '''Buff coat''' was an item of leather [[clothing]] worn by both the [[infantry]] and [[cavalry]] during the [[17th century]], usually worn under [[armour]] it provided protection against swords,<ref>A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods by George S. Cole, 1892</ref> [[blunt trauma]] and possibly long range pistol balls,<ref>http://chestofbooks.com/reference/Dictionary-of-Dry-Goods/Buff-Coat.html</ref> however as with all armour of the time it was ineffective against [[musket]] fire.<ref>[http://www.exeter.gov.uk/timetrail/09_civilwar/object_detail.asp?photoref=buff_coat Buff coat]</ref> |
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'''The Aragarças Microregion''' is a geographical division in [[Goiás]] state, [[Brazil]]. It consists of 7 municipalities located near [[Aragarças]] in western [[Goiás]]. For a map see [http://www.citybrazil.com.br/go/regioes/aragarcas/ Citybrazil] |
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Together with the [[Capeline|lobster pot helmet]] and [[cuirass]] it formed the basis of the equipment of the cavalry of the [[English Civil War]]. In addition a sleeveless version was worn by the musketeers in the pike and [[shot formations]] to give them some protection during hand-to-hand combat. |
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==Important Data (2007)== |
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*Population: 53,541 |
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*Cities: 7 |
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*Total Area: 11,091.90 km² |
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*Population Density: 4.82 inhab/km² |
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The population has decreased since the census of 2000 when it was 55,981. See [http://www.citybrazil.com.br/go/regioes/aragarcas/ Citybrazil] |
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Buff coats were also worn by civilians, including some of the [[Pilgrim Fathers]], making it the ancestor of the modern [[leather jacket]]. It was lined with cotton for warmth and fastened with [[hooks and eyes]].<ref>https://safe.britannica.com/registration/freeTrial.do?partnerCode=EBO_DWFLOATINGDIV</ref> |
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The area is slightly larger than [[Jamaica]] and smaller than [[The Gambia]]. |
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*[[Gambeson]] |
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==External links== |
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The most populous municipality is [[Aragarças]] with 17,156 inhabitants and the least populous is [[Diorama, Goiás | Diorama]] with 2,236 inhabitants. |
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The largest municipality in area is [[Montes Claros de Goiás]] with 2,909.4 km² and the smallest is [[Diorama, Goiás | Diorama]] with 689.6 km². |
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== Municipalities in the Aragarças Microregion== |
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<tr><th>Name</th><th>Population</th><th>Area in km²<th/tr> |
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<tr><td>[[Aragarças]]</td><td align=right>17,156</td><td align=right>660</td></tr> |
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<tr><td>[[Arenópolis]]</td><td align=right>3,495</td><td align=right>3,495</td></tr> |
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<tr><td>[[Baliza]]</td><td align=right>3,299</td><td align=right>1,789</td></tr> |
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<tr><td>[[Bom Jardim de Goiás]]</td><td align=right>8,372</td><td align=right>1,557</td></tr> |
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<tr><td>[[Diorama, Goiás|Diorama]]</td><td align=right>2,236</td><td align=right>687</td></tr> |
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<tr><td>[[Montes Claros de Goiás]]</td><td align=right>7,844</td><td align=right>2,899</td></tr> |
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<tr><td>[[Piranhas, Goiás|Piranhas]]</td><td align=right>11,139</td><td align=right>2,047</td></tr> |
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<tr><td>'''Total'''</td><td align=right>'''53,541'''</td><td align=right>'''11,092'''</td></tr> |
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==List of microregions in [[Goiás]]== |
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* [[Anápolis Microregion | Anápolis]] |
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* [[Anicuns Microregion | Anicuns]] |
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* [[Aragarças Microregion | Aragarças]] |
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* [[Catalão Microregion | Catalão]] |
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* [[Ceres Microregion | Ceres]] |
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* [[Chapada dos Veadeiros Microregion | Chapada dos Veadeiros]] |
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* [[Entorno de Brasília]] |
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* [[Goiânia Microregion | Goiânia]] |
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* [[Iporá Microregion | Iporá]] |
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* [[Meia Ponte Microregion | Meia Ponte]] |
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* [[Pires do Rio Microregion | Pires do Rio]] |
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* [[Porangatu Microregion | Porangatu]] |
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* [[Quirinópolis Microregion | Quirinópolis]] |
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* [[Rio Vermelho Microregion | Rio Vermelho]] |
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* [[São Miguel do Araguaia Microregion | São Miguel do Araguaia]] |
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* [[Sudoeste de Goiás Microregion | Sudoeste de Goiás]] |
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* [[Vale do Rio dos Bois Microregion | Vale do Rio dos Bois]] |
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* [[Vão do Paranã Microregion |Vão do Paranã]] |
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*[[List of municipalities in Goiás]] |
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*[[Microregions of Goiás]] |
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[[fr:Microrégion d'Aragarças]] |
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[[it:Microregione di Aragarças]] |
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[[pt:Microrregião de Aragarças]] |
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[[ru:Арагарсас (микрорегион)]] |
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Revision as of 01:08, 11 October 2008
The Buff coat was an item of leather clothing worn by both the infantry and cavalry during the 17th century, usually worn under armour it provided protection against swords,[1] blunt trauma and possibly long range pistol balls,[2] however as with all armour of the time it was ineffective against musket fire.[3]
Together with the lobster pot helmet and cuirass it formed the basis of the equipment of the cavalry of the English Civil War. In addition a sleeveless version was worn by the musketeers in the pike and shot formations to give them some protection during hand-to-hand combat.
Buff coats were also worn by civilians, including some of the Pilgrim Fathers, making it the ancestor of the modern leather jacket. It was lined with cotton for warmth and fastened with hooks and eyes.[4]
See also
External links
- ^ A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods by George S. Cole, 1892
- ^ http://chestofbooks.com/reference/Dictionary-of-Dry-Goods/Buff-Coat.html
- ^ Buff coat
- ^ https://safe.britannica.com/registration/freeTrial.do?partnerCode=EBO_DWFLOATINGDIV
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