When was it published?

December 15, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 15, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Archduke Joseph, Their Imperial Majesties

Q: What keywords are associated?

King Of The Romans Election, Electoral Dyet, Archduke Joseph, Hanover Negotiations, Vienna Confirmation, European Courts

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Negotiations at various courts for the election of a King of the Romans are advancing positively, with expectations of convening the Electoral Diet next month and overcoming obstacles to secure a majority for Archduke Joseph, bringing satisfaction across European courts, as reported from Hanover and confirmed by Vienna letters.

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From Hanover we have the Pleasure of being assured, that the Negotiations at divers Courts about the Election of a King of the Romans, begin to take so good a Turn, that they hope the Electoral Dyet may be convoked next Month: They also flatter themselves, that the Demands and Pretensions of certain Princes may be adjusted in such a Manner, that none of them will thwart or retard this important and necessary Work. Which good News is confirmed by Letters from Vienna, importing, that all Obstacles are removed; that their Imperial Majesties are sure of a Majority in Favour of the Archduke Joseph; and that this Election will not only be agreeable to the German Courts, but also give great Satisfaction to all the Courts in Europe.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

King Of The Romans Election Electoral Dyet Archduke Joseph Hanover Negotiations Vienna Confirmation European Courts

What entities or persons were involved?

Archduke Joseph Their Imperial Majesties

Where did it happen?

Hanover

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Hanover

Event Date

Next Month

Key Persons

Archduke Joseph Their Imperial Majesties

Outcome

obstacles removed; majority in favor of archduke joseph; agreeable to german and european courts

Event Details

Negotiations at divers Courts about the Election of a King of the Romans begin to take a good turn, hoping the Electoral Dyet may be convoked next Month; demands of certain Princes to be adjusted without thwarting the work; confirmed by Vienna letters that all obstacles are removed and Imperial Majesties sure of majority for Archduke Joseph, giving satisfaction to all Courts in Europe.