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Foreign News
July 29, 1790
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Inhabitants of Marseilles attacked and captured the citadel on May 2 after its commander M. Calvert fired cannons killing 22 people; garrison of 2000 surrendered, Calvert was hanged, total 417 deaths.
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NEW-YORK, July 17.
The ship Maryland, Capt. Rose, is arrived at Georgetown from London -- Accounts by this vessel are to May 15.
On the 2d of May, the inhabitants of Marseilles attacked the citadel of that place, after summoning M. Calvert, to surrender -- to which he perfidiously replied by a discharge of 12 pieces of cannon, which killed twenty-two persons.
The place was immediately assaulted and carried. The garrison, consisting of 2000 men, laid down their arms.
M. Calvert was hanged in the breach and his head stuck on a pole and carried through the city. Four hundred and seventeen persons lost their lives in this affair.
The ship Maryland, Capt. Rose, is arrived at Georgetown from London -- Accounts by this vessel are to May 15.
On the 2d of May, the inhabitants of Marseilles attacked the citadel of that place, after summoning M. Calvert, to surrender -- to which he perfidiously replied by a discharge of 12 pieces of cannon, which killed twenty-two persons.
The place was immediately assaulted and carried. The garrison, consisting of 2000 men, laid down their arms.
M. Calvert was hanged in the breach and his head stuck on a pole and carried through the city. Four hundred and seventeen persons lost their lives in this affair.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Marseilles Uprising
Citadel Attack
Calvert Execution
French Revolt
What entities or persons were involved?
M. Calvert
Where did it happen?
Marseilles
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Marseilles
Event Date
2d Of May
Key Persons
M. Calvert
Outcome
22 killed by cannon fire; total 417 persons lost their lives; garrison of 2000 men surrendered; m. calvert hanged
Event Details
Inhabitants of Marseilles summoned M. Calvert to surrender the citadel; he replied with cannon fire killing 22; the place was assaulted and captured; garrison laid down arms; Calvert hanged in the breach with head on pole carried through city.