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Chronological Diary Entries from April in 18th Century Times
The diary notes April events including the death of Colonel Frampton and Edward Edwards sworn as Chymist in Ordinary. It records births for the Countess of Dalkeith and the Lady Townshend, a governor’s execution at Tyburn, the King’s assent to Bills, baptism of George Manners, and the March 7-11 political and clerical notices. It also details Dr. John Robinson’s lineage, offices, and historic service, and ends with a knighting of Gerard Roeters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frampton
Edward Edwards
Countess of
Townshend
Charles Lord Viscount Townshend
House of Peers
John Manners
Duke of Rutland
George
Holdernes
John Plutket
London
John Robinson
Godwyn
William III
Reident
Sweden
Henry Compton
Charter-House
Royal Chapel
St. James’s
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Gerard Roeters