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European Court News and Royal Appointments Amid War News
An English summary notes Lisbon and Madrid dispatches from April. King Lewis XIV awards promotions and titles to nobles and officers including the Duke de Veraguas and M. de Covianges, with changes in court posts. An Advice-Boat from Cadiz arrives at Havana and Cadiz, carrying sickly cargo. A series of punishments, pardons, and appointments follow, including generals, bakers of accounts, and a new venue for royal pages. The piece also records deaths and obituaries, including artists and officials, amid a volatile royal court climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Madrid
Don Lewis
St. Hdephonie
Balfain
Chac Palace
Cardinal Borgia
Alicant
Cardinal Bellnga
Rome
Berwick
M. Bork
Marquess de Fore
Joachim de Baranchera
Cadiz
St- Francis Xavice
Don Michael Vicunha
Cardiagena
Havana
Lis
Soth
M. Lanson
Cathier
Barrk
Rat
Daude
Gally
Fang
Arenal
M. Peusier
Otse-Dame
Sardinia
Norledger
M. le Blagg
Hifles
di Petit
M. Poccere
Chevalier Dé Campfort
M. de Boenne de Campforty
Jurandes
St. Is
St. Lazarus
Pie Seely
Tes Fiene
Viscount de Vaffy
Lewis XIV
Cabinetto
Becao
Italy