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Derwentwater Estate Sale Oversight Sparks Commons Review
The 1715 forfeited estate of James Earl of Derwentwater was sold by commissioners under public auction, with a 5012 pound annual value in tail male. Charles Radcliffe, his younger brother, faced forfeiture due to rebellion ties, and renewed scrutiny arose over method and value of the bargain.
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Charles Radcliffe
Folin
Earl of
House of Commons
James Earl of
Derwentwater