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Foreign News
February 10, 1795
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An assassination attempt by poison targeted the Duke of York through his morning wine and bitters; warned in advance, he forced his cup-bearer to drink it, causing the man's immediate death.
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An attempt to Poison the Duke of York,
By an article in the London Evening Chronicle, we learn that an attempt of the following nature has lately been made to take off the Duke of York by poison.
The Duke usually takes a glass of wine and bitters in the morning, one evening however, he received a hint to beware, of his accustomed refreshment the ensuing morning, and was informed of the reason. In the morning when his cup-bearer bro't in the liquor the duke enquired if it was properly prepared, & being answered in the affirmative, instantly drew his sword and compelled the unhappy man to drink it, who in consequence suddenly expired
By an article in the London Evening Chronicle, we learn that an attempt of the following nature has lately been made to take off the Duke of York by poison.
The Duke usually takes a glass of wine and bitters in the morning, one evening however, he received a hint to beware, of his accustomed refreshment the ensuing morning, and was informed of the reason. In the morning when his cup-bearer bro't in the liquor the duke enquired if it was properly prepared, & being answered in the affirmative, instantly drew his sword and compelled the unhappy man to drink it, who in consequence suddenly expired
What sub-type of article is it?
Court News
What keywords are associated?
Duke Of York
Poison Attempt
Cup Bearer
London Evening Chronicle
What entities or persons were involved?
Duke Of York
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
Lately
Key Persons
Duke Of York
Outcome
cup-bearer suddenly expired after drinking the poisoned liquor
Event Details
The Duke received a hint to beware of his morning wine and bitters. When the cup-bearer brought it, the Duke inquired if it was properly prepared, received affirmation, drew his sword, and compelled the man to drink it, resulting in his immediate death.