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Foreign News October 17, 1817

Richmond Enquirer

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

In Rouen, a pretender claiming to be Louis XVIII, the late dauphin, is gaining daily followers supported by testimonies from elderly women of the old court. Over 70 witnesses have been examined, though his supporters remain insignificant despite the mystery of the dauphin's disappearance.

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A Pretender has made his appearance at Rouen, who styles himself Louis XVIII. (the late dauphin) whose proselytes are increasing daily. More than seventy witnesses have been examined. He maintains his usurped rank on the testimony of superannuated women of the old court, and is determined, he says, on recovering his crown, and to reign solely by the laws of his ancestors. The mystery which hangs over the disappearance of the dauphin, favors the object of the impostor, though the number of his followers is insignificant.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Pretender Rouen Louis Xviii Dauphin Impostor Followers

What entities or persons were involved?

Louis Xviii (The Late Dauphin)

Where did it happen?

Rouen

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rouen

Key Persons

Louis Xviii (The Late Dauphin)

Outcome

more than seventy witnesses examined; number of followers insignificant

Event Details

A Pretender has made his appearance at Rouen, who styles himself Louis XVIII. (the late dauphin) whose proselytes are increasing daily. He maintains his usurped rank on the testimony of superannuated women of the old court, and is determined on recovering his crown, and to reign solely by the laws of his ancestors. The mystery which hangs over the disappearance of the dauphin, favors the object of the impostor.

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