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Foreign News March 26, 1767

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

The King of Poland addressed Prince Straznick de-Lubomirsky, newly appointed Grand Marshal of the Crown, in a speech to the full Diet, warning him of difficulties in high office despite good intentions.

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His Polish Majesty, in a speech lately made in full Diet, addressing himself to the Prince Straznick de-Lubomirsky (just appointed Grand Marshal of the Crown) said: "Though called to the Ministry by the nation, and by me; though your intentions are good, and you really do what is right; yet, Prince! you will meet with difficulties, contradictions, and ill will. Be prepared for it; it is the fate attending high stations; Kings are not exempted. The most toilsome cares, the most useful projects, are often misapprehended, misinterpreted."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Court News

What keywords are associated?

Poland King Speech Diet Grand Marshal Appointment

What entities or persons were involved?

His Polish Majesty Prince Straznick De Lubomirsky

Where did it happen?

Poland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Poland

Event Date

Lately

Key Persons

His Polish Majesty Prince Straznick De Lubomirsky

Outcome

appointment of prince straznick de-lubomirsky as grand marshal of the crown

Event Details

In a speech to the full Diet, the King addressed the newly appointed Prince, advising him to prepare for difficulties, contradictions, and ill will in high office, noting that even kings face such fates and useful projects are often misinterpreted.

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