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Foreign News
October 29, 1772
The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
The Court of Denmark orders payment of 60,000l. fortune return and 20,000l. for marriage presents to the British court for Queen Carolina Matilda's maintenance; she plans to reside in England.
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An evening paper says,
"Orders are come from the Court of Denmark to their agent here, to pay to this court, 60,000l. which is the fortune given to Queen Carolina Matilda, and which the court of Denmark have thought proper to return; also 20,000l. more, in consideration of the presents made to the Queen on her marriage with the King of Denmark. And it is added, that the above sums of money are to be appropriated for the future maintenance and support of the Queen of Denmark, who, as soon as it is settled, is to come and reside in England."
"Orders are come from the Court of Denmark to their agent here, to pay to this court, 60,000l. which is the fortune given to Queen Carolina Matilda, and which the court of Denmark have thought proper to return; also 20,000l. more, in consideration of the presents made to the Queen on her marriage with the King of Denmark. And it is added, that the above sums of money are to be appropriated for the future maintenance and support of the Queen of Denmark, who, as soon as it is settled, is to come and reside in England."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Royal Event
What keywords are associated?
Queen Carolina Matilda
Denmark Court
Royal Fortune
Financial Settlement
England Residence
What entities or persons were involved?
Queen Carolina Matilda
King Of Denmark
Where did it happen?
Denmark
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Denmark
Key Persons
Queen Carolina Matilda
King Of Denmark
Outcome
payment of 60,000l. fortune return and 20,000l. for presents; funds for her maintenance; relocation to england.
Event Details
Court of Denmark instructs agent to pay British court 60,000l. returned fortune of Queen Carolina Matilda and additional 20,000l. for marriage presents, to support her future maintenance; she will reside in England once settled.