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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Paris, King Louis XVI gifts Petit Trianon and horses to the Queen, palaces to his brothers and aunts, and an apartment at Versailles to the Count and Countess of Maurepas, who is expected to become Prime Minister. Background on Maurepas's career provided.
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His Majesty has given the Queen the Place called the Petit Trianon for her Amusement, and three Sets of fine Horses.
It is assured that his Majesty has likewise given the Palace of La Muette to the Count de Provence, that of Bellevue to the Count d'Artois, and that of Choisy to Mesdames Adelaide, Victoire, and Sophie.
His Majesty has given the Count and Countess of Maurepas an Apartment at Versailles, which communicates with his own. It is the same that Madame de Barre formerly occupied, three Rooms only excepted, which M. Thierry inhabits, who is first Valet de Chambre to the King.
The Count de Maurepas, who will probably be appointed Prime Minister, was born the 7th of July, 1701. At 15 Years of Age the Post of Secretary of State for the Marine Department, which was formerly held by the late Count de Pontchartrain, his Father, was granted him by the Regent of France, who, in 1718, permitted him to exercise it. He was a long Time charged with the Department of Paris, and during his Exile always held the Esteem of the Nation, which he acquired during his Ministry.
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Paris
Event Date
May 30
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gifts of petit trianon and horses to queen; la muette to count de provence; bellevue to count d'artois; choisy to mesdames; apartment at versailles to maurepas couple; maurepas likely appointed prime minister.
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King grants Queen Petit Trianon for amusement and three sets of fine horses. Confirmed gifts include La Muette Palace to Count de Provence, Bellevue to Count d'Artois, Choisy to Mesdames Adelaide, Victoire, and Sophie. Maurepas couple receives Versailles apartment adjacent to King's, formerly partly occupied by Madame de Barre and M. Thierry. Background: Maurepas, born July 7, 1701, appointed Marine Secretary at 15 by Regent, exercised from 1718, handled Paris department, esteemed during ministry and exile.