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Foreign News
December 5, 1751
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
At Apothecaries-Hall in England, the Company presented a picture of an early member from King James I's time, who escaped religious persecution in France after being sustained by a hen laying eggs in his prison.
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On Thursday, at the Entertainment at Apothecaries-Hall on the Confirmation of a new Master and Wardens, the Company was presented with the Picture of one of the first Members, in King James the First's Time, remarkable for his Preservation. This Gentleman was persecuted for his Religion in France, and so cruelly used, as to be, among other Hardships, in Danger of starving for Want of Food, when Providence directed a Hen to find her Way into the Prison, who laid him an Egg every Day, which supported him 'til he made his Escape into England.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Religious Persecution
France Prison
Miraculous Escape
Apothecaries Hall
What entities or persons were involved?
King James The First
Where did it happen?
France
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
France
Event Date
On Thursday
Key Persons
King James The First
Outcome
escape into england
Event Details
The Company at Apothecaries-Hall was presented with the picture of an early member persecuted for his religion in France, who survived imprisonment partly due to a hen laying eggs daily until his escape.