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Foreign News
June 1, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Comte de Berriowski and 40-50 companions assassinated by Madagascar natives while setting up a commercial establishment; only two escaped besides those on board.
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OCR Quality
98%
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Full Text
Feb. 17. By letters from Pondicherry we learn that the famous and enterprising Comte de Berriowski, and between 40 and 50 companions, have been assassinated in Madagascar by the natives of the island. The comte had instigated some merchants of London to form a commercial establishment in that island. He took his departure last year in a vessel for this purpose; and on his arrival at Madagascar he raised a number of tents, and made a slight encampment for his small body, when they were surprised and assassinated by the natives. Only two persons escaped the massacre, except those who remained on board.
What sub-type of article is it?
Trade Or Commerce
Colonial Affairs
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Madagascar Assassination
Comte De Berriowski
Commercial Establishment
Natives Attack
Pondicherry Letters
What entities or persons were involved?
Comte De Berriowski
Where did it happen?
Madagascar
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Madagascar
Event Date
Last Year
Key Persons
Comte De Berriowski
Outcome
between 40 and 50 companions assassinated; only two persons escaped the massacre, except those who remained on board
Event Details
The Comte de Berriowski instigated London merchants to form a commercial establishment in Madagascar. He departed last year in a vessel, arrived, raised tents, and made a slight encampment with his small body, when they were surprised and assassinated by the natives.