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Ecclesiastical and Royal Appointments and Condemned Sentences Intertwined in 1717
In 1717 a mass of clerical appointments filled by Provosts and prebends from Oriel College to Canterbury marked a reshuffle. John Sith, former Speaker, was sworn to the Privy Council while others faced severe sentences including death and transportation. The Duchess of Monmouth resigned her Ladies of the Bed-Chamber post as drift of court life continued. In related events, executions were carried out and titles shifted in the English aristocracy.
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Jeltys Vis
Ds. Barton
Adans
Chardeton
Stratford
Laney
Belling
Sprat
Murie
Biffes
Carter
Oriel College
Orford
John Sith, Esq
House of Commons
Swvorn
Privy Council
Fccelize Sydney
Earl of
Lciceffer
Hetzel
Thorses
Glacsorganfiire
Breadrep
Norwich
Thas