When was it published?

November 4, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News November 4, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

War Report, Military Campaign, Political

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Grand Vizier, Basha Of Bosnia, Count De Khevenhuller, Prince Charles Of Lorrain, Porte

Q: What keywords are associated?

Grand Vizier Deposed, Widdin Siege, Turkish Sallies, Prince Charles Reinforcement, Belgrade Hurricane, Grenade Barge Loss

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What is this article about?

Report from Vienna: Ottoman Grand Vizier deposed, replaced by Basha of Bosnia. Austrian siege of Widdin begins August 4 with Turkish sallies failing against Count de Khevenhuller. Prince Charles of Lorraine reinforces with 8 battalions and artillery. Hurricane at Belgrade destroys barge carrying 36,000 grenades for the army.

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London, Sept. 1. A private Letter by the last Mail from Vienna says, 'tis affirmed there that the Grand Vizier has been deposed, and that the Porte has appointed the Basha of Bosnia to succeed him; that the Trenches before Widdin were opened the 4th ult. and the Turks make frequent Sallies on the Besiegers, commanded by the Count de Khevenhuller, but without Success; that Prince Charles of Lorrain is marched to reinforce the Count with 8 Battalions, and a Part of the Artillery: That a violent Hurricane lately happened at Belgrade, by which a Barge laden with 36,000 Grenadoes for the Grand Army, had the Misfortune to be cast away.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Political

What keywords are associated?

Grand Vizier Deposed Widdin Siege Turkish Sallies Prince Charles Reinforcement Belgrade Hurricane Grenade Barge Loss

What entities or persons were involved?

Grand Vizier Basha Of Bosnia Count De Khevenhuller Prince Charles Of Lorrain Porte

Where did it happen?

Widdin

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Widdin

Event Date

4th Ult.

Key Persons

Grand Vizier Basha Of Bosnia Count De Khevenhuller Prince Charles Of Lorrain Porte

Outcome

turkish sallies without success; barge with 36,000 grenades cast away.

Event Details

Grand Vizier deposed and replaced by Basha of Bosnia; trenches opened before Widdin on 4th ult. with Turks sallying unsuccessfully against besiegers under Count de Khevenhuller; Prince Charles of Lorrain reinforcing with 8 battalions and artillery; hurricane at Belgrade causing loss of grenade-laden barge.