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Daily obituary and notable events from March to April in London
A chronicle listing deaths and notable occurrences in London and surrounding areas. Sir Robert Breeding, Kat. a Brewer and Sheriff of London, dies. Mrs. Gerrard, daughter of Sir Samuel Gerrard, dies. William Meadman, captain in an Independent Company, dies. Sir Francis Forbes becomes Alderman and MP, George Neville marries, the Princess Royal of Denmark bears a prince named Frederick. Lady Holford dies. Lord Forbes and others hold offices. Major William Duckes promoted. Christopher Layer executed for high treason. Nathanael Smith, anatomist, dies. Lady Matthews dies. April 1 Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, dies. earldom passes to Henry Hyde. March 28 Lady March bears a daughter. Barry elected Lecturer. April 2 Sir Richard Sandford and Peter Lekeux die.