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Death of George I and rise of George II in Britain
The four month siege cost English forces 373 men. A suspension of arms was signed on the 23d of June. Spain renewed demands and blocked peace negotiations, delaying reconciliation with England the Imperial envoy and Dutch minister urged, but Spain resisted. The death of George I on 22 June opened the throne to George II, whose early acts promised public tranquility and national joy. Catherine of Russia had died on 17 May, prompting broader European concern.
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