When was it published?

August 19, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 19, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event, Court News, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

Pretender Son, Europe Tour, Genoa Monastery, Corsica Island, Paris Visit, French Marriage

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Pretender's eldest son is touring Europe, with an apartment prepared for him in Genoa's St. Catherine Monastery; Genoese reportedly plan to give him Corsica. He is expected in Paris by late June to seek a French princess as wife.

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London, May 21. The Progress of the Pretender's eldest Son into several Parts of Europe, makes a great Noise. A grand Apartment is fitting up for him in the Monastery of St. Catherine, belonging to the Benedictine Monks at Genoa; and 'tis general reported, that the Genoese intend him the Island of Corsica. Letters from Paris of the 20th Inst. advise, that this young Adventurer is expected in that City about the Close of the next Month, and that he is to make some Stay there; his Design being supposed to be to seek out a Wife amongst the Princesses of France.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Court News Political

What keywords are associated?

Pretender Son Europe Tour Genoa Monastery Corsica Island Paris Visit French Marriage

What entities or persons were involved?

Pretender's Eldest Son

Where did it happen?

Genoa

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Genoa

Event Date

May 21

Key Persons

Pretender's Eldest Son

Event Details

The Progress of the Pretender's eldest Son into several Parts of Europe, makes a great Noise. A grand Apartment is fitting up for him in the Monastery of St. Catherine, belonging to the Benedictine Monks at Genoa; and 'tis general reported, that the Genoese intend him the Island of Corsica. Letters from Paris of the 20th Inst. advise, that this young Adventurer is expected in that City about the Close of the next Month, and that he is to make some Stay there; his Design being supposed to be to seek out a Wife amongst the Princesses of France.