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Despatches Describe Barc elona Siege and Queen Anne’s Death
Reports from Baden to Lisbon and London recount bombardments near Barcelona and Catalan defences, with the Duke of Berwick’s forces advancing. London confirms Queen Anne’s death and Parliament actions, including proclamations naming George as king and preparations for the new royal administration.
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Alajorca
Baden
Upper Palatinate
Elecor Palatine
Aso
Lisbon
Marquis de Villaroel
Marshal de Berweed
Duke of
Pepolt
Stn
Palencia
Madrid
Sieur Orry
Barcelona
Marshal de Villers
Laden Asoon
Eugene
Paris
Sth
Duke of Berwick
Barcelons
Bastien
Hague
Earl of Clarendon
Samcver
Valencienas
Cours
Ferrancoo
Chevalier de St
Setertzy
Queen Anne
St. James's
France
England
Charles I
Mary
London
Scotland
Ireland
Westminster
House of Commons
Houshold
Lords Justices of
Great Britain
Earl of Berkeley
Channel
Joseph Addison
Duke of Belton
Southampton
Duke of Beaufort
Earl of Dorset
Hanover
Therce
Llenry
Chappel
Werminster Abby
King George
Elecor
Brunswick
Prince
Duke
Dutchess
Alsinborough
St James's
Portmouth
Thomas Hardy
Sigmouth
Lord North
Grey
Alaffam
Houthold
Londonderry
Prince George
Brunwick-Lunenburg
Irelands