Grand Duke of Tuscany and His Realm in 18th Century
A historical sketch describes the Grand Duke of Tuscany as an absolute ruler born May 1747 and proclaimed 16 February 1765. It notes revenue from house rents eight percent on cattle sales and other taxes, a small military, and marriage dowries. Maria Louisa of Spain is cited as wife, with eight sons and four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acel
Leghorn
Hungary
Bohemia
Maria Louisa Infanta
Spain
Tuscany
Emperor's prospects and reform debates shape European balance
The article surveys political reform across Europe, noting Hungary and Bohemia under a reforming king, potential imperial succession, and debates over church and state power. It describes public interest in Parliament, opinions on the Bett and Corporation Acts, and reflections on religious revolutions, with remarks on moves in Poland and English society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parviz
Fel
France
Tste
Acindy
King
Lores
Commons
Teesday
Dekes
York
Norfolk
England
Lord Oxford
Bett and Corporation
Robert Walpole
Dudley Ryder
Dudley
Hambergh
Poland
Nuisance conviction over soap manufactory near Doctor's Commons
Court of King Bench in London finds Robert Dale Is0n guilty of a public nuisance for a soap manufactory near Doctor's Commons, causing offensive smoke and vapour that distressed judges and others. Trial notes discuss jurors, witnesses, and the historical site of Doctors Commons. The decision aims to curb illegal insurance lotteries and recover losses for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kenyon
Robert Dale Lson
College of Doctors of the Civil Law
Doftor’s Commons
Ertkioe
Dodtor’s Commons
Henry the VII
Erskine
William Wyone
James Marriot
London
Ioavire
Geof
Scott
King’s Advocate
Jenner
Commons
Bearcroft
Doctor’s Commons
House In Commons
Club des Arts entertains with a varied program
An entertainment at Club des Arts directed by Chevalier St. on Saturday featured a display of art and music. Format led the concert with Duffek on piano, Schroeter like style, and foreign airs for wind instruments. Singers Kelly and Mrs. Crouch performed as George furnished elegant apartments and Jarnovick offered a beautiful composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Chevalier St
Ecclesia
Muse
Sadomen
Duffeck
Schroeter
Qearterre
Kelly
Crouch
M.le. George
Jarnovick
Emperor of Germany and French royal lines in flux
The article notes the German emperor as a vigorous yet impractical ruler who valued audacious plans but misjudged timing. It mentions his quip about dying at his editorie and reflects on Turkish campaign timing. It then discusses the Duke of Orléans losing two million livres yearly after the Revolution and looming shifts in royal titles and annuities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Hecela
Germany
Oreans
Orleans
Louis XIV
d’Enguin
Compte d’Artois
French Gentleman Found Drowned Near Westminster Bridge
A well dressed man was recovered from the river at Westminster with no identification except a watch chain and other small items. He likely jumped from Westminster Bridge and was taken to St Margaret’s for identification. A waterman was later convicted by the Lord Mayor for hauling contraband jar raisins valued over four pounds, fined multiple times the value, and forfeited the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Palace Yard
Westminster Bridge
St. Margaret
Bone House
Gundiall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Duke OF Tuscany
the Emperor
Ausria
Saxony
Prosle
House of Austria
Prussia
Juscany
Thaeestenen
Commonwealth
Asaph
Fox
White's Club
George Selwyn
Brentford
Lian
Intelligence
Court OF King Bench
King A
Datinon
Club Des Arts
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