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Death of Cardinal Bichi in the 86th Year
Rome reports the death of Cardinal Bichi at 86, a former creature of Pope Alexander VIII, creating a vacancy in the College of Cardinals. The narrative notes diplomatic tensions with Vienna and Rome over Sobieski’s confinement, the St George marriage, and papal finances amid war, with updates on marriages, excommunications, and court disturbances across Europe.
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Alexander VIII
College of Cardinals
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Tyrol
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Kingdom of
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Bavaria
George Byng
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Castel Gandolpho
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Spain
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Europe
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Great Britain
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Rotenburgh
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Frankfort
Schulemburgh
Prince of Waldeck
Milan
Scotti
Soncino
Pallavicino
Gonfelonieri
Messina
Cour
Aiong
Prussia
Count Gallofskin
Markgrave
Branderburgh-Swer
Curland
Alecklenburgh Swerin
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Harover
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