Execution Follows Refusal of Finances Request
The Historical Register notes the condemned man, awaiting death, asked the States for time to settle kingdom revenue accounts and noted his loyalty. Denied, he was executed and buried by hangman outside the execution site. later his body was interred with his kin. He wrote an epitaph: Hors Regis, Fides in Regem, eff Mors mea.
Dutch States General Move Toward Quadruple Alliance
In February the States General informed the Marquis de Beretti, the Spanish ambassador, that they had acceded to the Quadruple Alliance and would communicate their formal resolution. They also announced the dispatch of Jr. Colfer to Spain to persuade the Catholic King to accept proposed conditions for restoration and maintenance.
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Marquis de Beretti
Jr. Colfer
Spain
Condigians
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