When was it published?

December 5, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 5, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Emperor, Duke Charles Of Lorrain, Prince Charles

Q: What keywords are associated?

Vienna Hailstorm, Imperial Hunt, Duke Charles Injured, Wildlife Killed

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

During a hunt near Hollitch on August 26, Emperor and Duke Charles of Lorraine faced a severe hailstorm injuring attendants and killing wildlife. The postillion was critically hurt, but the royals escaped with minor bruises.

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Vienna, Sept. 1. The Emperor and Duke Charles of Lorrain being a Hunting, the 26th of last Month, in the Neighbourhood of Hollitch, a most dreadful Storm arose, accompanied with Hail of so large a Size, that most of his Imperial Majesty's Attendants were hurt thereby. The Emperor had but just Time enough to reach the Calash; but Prince Charles, before he could make up to it, was pretty well bruised by the Hail, which drove directly in his Face. The Postillion that rode on the fore Horse of the Calash was so stunned with the Hail, that he dropped down in such a Condition as leaves but little Hopes of his Recovery. However, the other Attendants made shift to get the Calash forwards, and his Imperial Majesty, with Prince Charles, got safe at last to Hollitsch. Duke Charles is in very good Health, except the Marks the Hail left in his Face, which will wear out in a few Days. After this Storm was over, there was found in the Forest of Hollitch so great a Quantity of Hares, Rabbits, Partridges, and other Game, killed by the Hail, that six Cart Loads of them were picked up.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Vienna Hailstorm Imperial Hunt Duke Charles Injured Wildlife Killed

What entities or persons were involved?

Emperor Duke Charles Of Lorrain Prince Charles

Where did it happen?

Hollitch

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Hollitch

Event Date

26th Of Last Month

Key Persons

Emperor Duke Charles Of Lorrain Prince Charles

Outcome

most attendants hurt; postillion with little hope of recovery; six cart loads of game killed

Event Details

While hunting near Hollitch, a dreadful storm with large hail injured attendants. Emperor reached calash in time; Prince Charles bruised in face. Postillion stunned and gravely injured. Royals safe at Hollitsch; Duke Charles has facial marks to fade soon. Abundant dead game found afterward.