When was it published?

January 7, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News January 7, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Don Manuel, The King Of Portugal's Brother

Q: What keywords are associated?

Don Manuel Disappearance, Portuguese Court, Royal Rumors, Spain Fleet, Brazil Incognito, France Presence

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Rumors circulate from France, Spain, and Portugal about the sudden disappearance of Don Manuel, brother of the King of Portugal, from the Portuguese Court. Speculations include travel to Spain to join the fleet or marry a Spanish grandee's daughter, an incognito trip to Brazil, or presence in France, with no confirmed route.

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They write variously from France, Spain, and Portugal concerning the sudden Disappearance of Don Manuel, the King of Portugal's Brother, from the Portuguese Court: Some say he is gone to Spain, but upon what Account they differ: Some being of Opinion that he was to embark on board the Spanish Fleet at Barcelona, Others, that he was gone to be marry'd there to a Daughter of a Grandee of Spain: Others are of Opinion, that he was gone incognito to Brazil; and others, that he is actually in France: So that, in Truth, Nobody knows what Rout his Highness took.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

Don Manuel Disappearance Portuguese Court Royal Rumors Spain Fleet Brazil Incognito France Presence

What entities or persons were involved?

Don Manuel The King Of Portugal's Brother

Where did it happen?

Portuguese Court

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Portuguese Court

Key Persons

Don Manuel The King Of Portugal's Brother

Outcome

nobody knows what rout his highness took

Event Details

Various reports from France, Spain, and Portugal about the sudden disappearance of Don Manuel from the Portuguese Court. Rumors suggest he went to Spain to embark on the Spanish Fleet at Barcelona, or to marry a daughter of a Spanish grandee; or incognito to Brazil; or is in France.