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Foreign News
August 24, 1769
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Report via Captain Gregory from Cadiz: In late May, General Paoli led Corsicans to defeat French forces in Corsican mountains, killing 1000 and capturing 1200. Prussian King sent complimentary letter calling Paoli the greatest hero of the age.
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By Captain Gregory, who arrived at Philadelphia, on the 8th instant, in eight weeks from Cadiz, we are informed, that the day before he sailed, an account was received there from Madrid, that towards the latter end of May, General Paoli having withdrawn his forces from the sea coast, and posted the heights, was followed by the French into the mountains, where they were attacked by the Corsicans, and entirely defeated; when 1000 of the French were killed on the spot, and 1200 taken prisoners. And that his Prussian Majesty had sent a complimentary letter to General Paoli, on the occasion, wherein he styled him, The greatest hero of the age.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Corsica
General Paoli
French Defeat
Corsican Victory
Prussian Letter
What entities or persons were involved?
General Paoli
His Prussian Majesty
Where did it happen?
Corsica
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Corsica
Event Date
Towards The Latter End Of May
Key Persons
General Paoli
His Prussian Majesty
Outcome
1000 of the french were killed on the spot, and 1200 taken prisoners
Event Details
General Paoli having withdrawn his forces from the sea coast, and posted the heights, was followed by the French into the mountains, where they were attacked by the Corsicans, and entirely defeated