Europe at War and Court Movements Across Seats of Power
Vienna reports major remittances by Major-General de Lernier to hire troops for the Emperor. Engineers sail to Belgrade and Naples/Holy Roman Empire intrigues unfold over Bergues, Berg, and July’s Bergues succession. Copenhagen notes deaths and naval builds while Berlin and Hanover describe royal entertainments, fevers, and political negotiations. Local Bristol crime coverage closes the column with executions and possible pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Lernier
Danube
Belgrade
Naples
Sicily
Barbary
House of Austria
Ryswick
Bergues
Uliers
Land
Prussia
Sultzbach
Baron de Palm
Byer
Austria
Copenhagen
Paulsen
M. Schlangen
Archangel
Gelukstade
Ireland
Dresden
Berlin
Rheinferg
Potsdam
Prince Royal
Hanover
Great Britain
Elector
Herenhausen
Giffhorn
Goerde
England
Baron de Goritz
Count de Stolberg
London Peerage Hints And Highwayman Woes In Kent
In London news Sir John Norris is tipped to be created Baron Norris of Hempsted Place Kent for naval service. A Maidenhead Highwayman terrorizes travelers, injures a farmer, and hints at ending his robberies by Michaelmas. Citizens demand road protection and hunting limits to preserve game and curb costs, with debate on militia duty.
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Country News
Bristol
Vernham
Kingroad
Joshua Harding
Bridewell
Newgate
John Norris
Baron Norris
Hempsted Place
Kent
Lifton
Maidenhead
Sefton
East Kent
England
Pedgile
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France
Vienna
M. Dehne
Pala- One
Sir Cyril Wich, Bart
Hambourg
Hetenhausen
Cyril
Paris
Francfort
Count d’Ublefelt
States
Higus
Europe
Marquess de Fehelon
M. Trevor
States-Genéral
Juliérs
Count de Montijo
Madrid
Louis d’Acunha
William of Heffe-Caffel
Amsterdam
Maastricht
Prince Charles’ of
Philipsdah
Germany
London