When was it published?

January 11, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News January 11, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Charles The Iiird, Conde De Altimira

Q: What keywords are associated?

Madrid Proclamation, King Charles Iii, Conde De Altimira, Royal Ceremony, Public Celebrations, Fireworks, Bull Feasts

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In Madrid, King Charles III was proclaimed on September 11 with traditional ceremonies led by Conde de Altimira and grandees on horseback. The splendid cavalcade drew acclamations; celebrations included fireworks, bull feasts, and illuminations over three days.

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Madrid. Sept. 17. The Catholick King, Charles the IIIrd. was proclaimed on Tuesday last, the 11th, in the accustomed places, and with the usual ceremonies, by the Conde de Altimira, accompanied by all the other grandees on horseback; the cavalcade was splendid. and the people shewed the utmost satisfaction by their repeated acclamations: that night there were fireworks; the two succeeding days there were bull feasts; mourning was laid aside for three days; and during those nights there were illuminations in this capital.

What sub-type of article is it?

Royal Event Court News

What keywords are associated?

Madrid Proclamation King Charles Iii Conde De Altimira Royal Ceremony Public Celebrations Fireworks Bull Feasts

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles The Iiird Conde De Altimira

Where did it happen?

Madrid

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madrid

Event Date

Tuesday Last, The 11th

Key Persons

Charles The Iiird Conde De Altimira

Outcome

proclamation accompanied by public celebrations including fireworks, bull feasts, and illuminations; mourning suspended for three days.

Event Details

The Catholick King, Charles the IIIrd, was proclaimed on Tuesday last, the 11th, in the accustomed places with usual ceremonies by the Conde de Altimira, accompanied by grandees on horseback. The cavalcade was splendid, and people showed utmost satisfaction with acclamations. That night fireworks; next two days bull feasts; illuminations during those nights.