When was it published?

September 11, 1821 in The Portland Gazette

Foreign News September 11, 1821

The Portland Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Madrid Club, Fontana De Oro, King Death Discussion, Valencia Curate, Cortes Convocation, Populace Threats

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

In Madrid on June 26, the Fontana de Oro Club discussed putting the King to death, led by a Valencia curate, with populace threats to intercept him if he did not call the Cortes. The King yielded by announcing a General Cortes meeting in early October.

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In the Journal des Debats it is stated, upon the authority of a private letter, dated Madrid, June 26th, that the Club, called Fontana de Oro, the question of putting the King to death! was discussed. A curate of Valencia was the orator on this occasion; his cry was echoed by the populace, who did not hesitate to exclaim "that if the King quitted the capital without calling an extraordinary convocation of the Cortes, they would intercept his progress towards the valley of Sedan and inflict justice upon him." The King subsequently yielded to the wishes of the people, by announcing a meeting of the General Cortes, which is to take place early in October.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Madrid Club Fontana De Oro King Death Discussion Valencia Curate Cortes Convocation Populace Threats

What entities or persons were involved?

Curate Of Valencia The King

Where did it happen?

Madrid

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madrid

Event Date

June 26th

Key Persons

Curate Of Valencia The King

Outcome

the king announced a meeting of the general cortes to take place early in october.

Event Details

The Club called Fontana de Oro discussed the question of putting the King to death. A curate of Valencia was the orator; his cry was echoed by the populace, who exclaimed that if the King quitted the capital without calling an extraordinary convocation of the Cortes, they would intercept his progress towards the valley of Sedan and inflict justice upon him.