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Foreign News
January 10, 1809
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Lima, Peru, Bonaparte's influence caused the Viceroy to resist proclaiming Ferdinand VII as king, but 3,000-4,000 armed loyalists forced him to comply, and he has since acquiesced.
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Accounts from Lima (Peru), via Porto-Bello, state, that the influence of Bonaparte had so completely taken possession of the Viceroy of that province as to induce him to evince every mark of disloyalty to his country, and prevent Ferdinand VII from being proclaimed king. The loyal inhabitants, however, soon brought him to a proper sense of his duty, by assembling to the number of 3 or 4000, in the vicinity of his palace, all secretly armed and declaring that without a king, there should be no Viceroy. Fearful of his life he carried their wishes into execution, and has since remained from exterior appearances, disposed to acquiesce in their measures.....Phil. Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Political
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Lima Peru
Viceroy Disloyalty
Ferdinand Vii Proclamation
Loyal Inhabitants Assembly
Bonaparte Influence
What entities or persons were involved?
Viceroy Of Peru
Bonaparte
Ferdinand Vii
Where did it happen?
Lima (Peru)
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Lima (Peru)
Key Persons
Viceroy Of Peru
Bonaparte
Ferdinand Vii
Outcome
viceroy proclaimed ferdinand vii as king and acquiesced to the inhabitants' measures
Event Details
Influence of Bonaparte led the Viceroy to show disloyalty and prevent proclamation of Ferdinand VII as king. Loyal inhabitants assembled 3,000-4,000 armed near his palace, demanding a king or no Viceroy. Fearing for his life, the Viceroy complied and has since appeared to support their actions.