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Foreign News
May 4, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Constantinople, the Grand Vizir, in high favor, summoned the Bashaw of Bender for not pursuing retreating Russians beyond the Dnieper as ordered, and had him beheaded despite public regret for the brave officer.
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Full Text
Dantzick, Feb. 6. We are informed from Constantinople, that the Grand Vizir, who is in the highest Favour at the Porte, soon after his Arrival there summoned the Bashaw of Bender to give an Account of his Conduct; why he did not pursue the Russians in their Retreat? the Bashaw alledged the Grand Seignior's Orders, for not passing the Dnieper; which not satisfying the Grand Vizir, he ordered him to be beheaded; which was executed accordingly, to the great Regret of the People, who esteem'd him a brave Officer.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Constantinople
Grand Vizir
Bashaw Of Bender
Russians Retreat
Beheading
Dnieper
Ottoman Military
What entities or persons were involved?
Grand Vizir
Bashaw Of Bender
Grand Seignior
Where did it happen?
Constantinople
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Constantinople
Event Date
Feb. 6
Key Persons
Grand Vizir
Bashaw Of Bender
Grand Seignior
Outcome
bashaw of bender beheaded
Event Details
The Grand Vizir summoned the Bashaw of Bender to account for not pursuing the Russians in their retreat, citing the Grand Seignior's orders not to pass the Dnieper; unsatisfied, the Grand Vizir ordered his beheading, executed to the people's regret as he was esteemed a brave officer.