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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.