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Foreign News
September 4, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Paris on June 4, 1790, King Louis XVI via Minister St. Priest instructs chief genealogist Gherrin to cease receiving genealogical titles for court presentations, signaling royal approval of France's New Constitution amid revolutionary changes.
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Copy of a letter sent by M. de St. Priest to M. Gherrin chief genealogist of the Crown of France.
PARIS, June 4, 1790.
" The King has enjoined me, Sir, to inform you that His Majesty does not intend you shall receive any longer the genealogical titles usually remitted to you, by those who aspire to be presented to him: You will conform to his Majesty's order."
(Signed)
ST. PRIEST.
This short note will make an epoch in the monarchy of France: His Majesty by this gives another proof of his approbation of the principles of the New Constitution.
PARIS, June 4, 1790.
" The King has enjoined me, Sir, to inform you that His Majesty does not intend you shall receive any longer the genealogical titles usually remitted to you, by those who aspire to be presented to him: You will conform to his Majesty's order."
(Signed)
ST. PRIEST.
This short note will make an epoch in the monarchy of France: His Majesty by this gives another proof of his approbation of the principles of the New Constitution.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Court News
What keywords are associated?
French Revolution
New Constitution
Monarchy Reform
Court Presentations
Genealogical Titles
What entities or persons were involved?
M. De St. Priest
M. Gherrin
The King
Where did it happen?
Paris
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Paris
Event Date
June 4, 1790
Key Persons
M. De St. Priest
M. Gherrin
The King
Outcome
cessation of genealogical titles for court presentations; symbolic approval of the new constitution.
Event Details
Minister St. Priest relays the King's order to chief genealogist Gherrin to stop receiving genealogical titles from those seeking presentation at court, marking a significant shift in French monarchical practices.