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October 26, 1907
Western Kansas World
Wakeeney, Trego County, Kansas
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The sedan chair originates from the French town of Sedan, introduced to England in 1581 where it caused controversy, and to London in 1634 by Sir S. Duncombe. No connection to Napoleon III's defeat there, despite the name.
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Origin of Sedan Chair.
Perhaps some expert in the Siamese language will tell us what is its word for "sedan chair." When the King of Siam's ministers, protesting against his majesty's favor toward motoring, suggested recently that "the royal sedan" chair was always at his disposal it is improbable that they used a word reminiscent of the French town. For it is from the scene of Napoleon III.'s collapse that the sedan chair takes its name, and perhaps remote posterity will suppose that it had some connection with that event. But Sedan first produced these conveyances centuries ago, and they were seen in England in 1581. One used by James I.'s Buckingham provoked great popular outcry against the employment of men as beasts of burden. Sir S. Duncombe is credited with having introduced them to London in 1634.
Perhaps some expert in the Siamese language will tell us what is its word for "sedan chair." When the King of Siam's ministers, protesting against his majesty's favor toward motoring, suggested recently that "the royal sedan" chair was always at his disposal it is improbable that they used a word reminiscent of the French town. For it is from the scene of Napoleon III.'s collapse that the sedan chair takes its name, and perhaps remote posterity will suppose that it had some connection with that event. But Sedan first produced these conveyances centuries ago, and they were seen in England in 1581. One used by James I.'s Buckingham provoked great popular outcry against the employment of men as beasts of burden. Sir S. Duncombe is credited with having introduced them to London in 1634.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Sedan Chair
Origin
Historical Introduction
England
London
Siam
Napoleon Iii
What entities or persons were involved?
King Of Siam
Napoleon Iii
James I
Buckingham
Sir S. Duncombe
Where did it happen?
Sedan, France; England; London
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Key Persons
King Of Siam
Napoleon Iii
James I
Buckingham
Sir S. Duncombe
Location
Sedan, France; England; London
Event Date
1581 1634
Story Details
The sedan chair derives its name from the French town of Sedan, where it was first produced centuries ago. Introduced to England in 1581, it sparked public outrage when used by Buckingham under James I. Sir S. Duncombe brought it to London in 1634. No link to Napoleon III's 1870 defeat in Sedan.