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Brabant Privilege Clash Over Knight Extradition
In a session heavy with debate, members argued over Brabant’s claimed privilege barring trial beyond its borders, referencing the Joyful Entry and Emperor Charles V. Calls rose to seek Vienna’s satisfaction or to petition the King for Knight’s pardon, pending Colonel Churchill’s Vienna negotiations. The Commons also noted the Merchants and Herrings makers petition, urging duty shifts to help domestic red herring production and curb revenue impact.
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Brabant
Charles V
Knight
States of Brabant
Moleworth
Vienna
Brusels
Ufria
Mediterranean
Churchill
Farrer
Great Yarmouth
Midericom
South-Sea Company
Commons