When was it published?

October 19, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 19, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Diplomatic, Court News

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

M. D'antin, M. St. Severin, Swedish Majesties, Duke Of Holstein

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Squadron Arrival, Stockholm Salute, Dantin Presentation, Swedish Majesties Audience, Duke Holstein Death, Court Mourning

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What is this article about?

French squadron under M. d'Antin arrived in Stockholm on June 19, saluting the castle and receiving the French ambassador M. St. Severin. On June 22, d'Antin and officers were presented to Swedish Majesties at Carlberg amid court mourning for the Duke of Holstein.

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Stockholm, June 22. O. S. The French Squadron came up the 19th Instant, about Four in the Afternoon. M. d'Antin saluted with 15 Guns the Castle here; which was return'd with 16. As soon as the Squadron came to an Anchor, M. St. Severin, the French Ambassador went on board, to pay a Visit to M. d'Antin, and to invite him and a Number of his Officers to Supper: The Ambassador was received on board with a Discharge of 15 Guns. This Morning M. St. Severin carried M. d'Antin to Carlberg, to present him and his Officers to their Swedish Majesties. Most of the Officers are gone by Water in eight of their Boats. They are to be admitted to an Audience out of Mourning, tho' the Court is in it since Sunday, for the Death of the Duke of Holstein.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Diplomatic Court News

What keywords are associated?

French Squadron Arrival Stockholm Salute Dantin Presentation Swedish Majesties Audience Duke Holstein Death Court Mourning

What entities or persons were involved?

M. D'antin M. St. Severin Swedish Majesties Duke Of Holstein

Where did it happen?

Stockholm

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Stockholm

Event Date

June 19 To June 22, 1750s

Key Persons

M. D'antin M. St. Severin Swedish Majesties Duke Of Holstein

Outcome

french squadron anchored; d'antin and officers presented to swedish majesties; court in mourning for duke of holstein.

Event Details

French Squadron arrived June 19 afternoon, saluted castle with 15 guns (returned 16). Ambassador St. Severin visited d'Antin on board (received 15 guns), invited to supper. June 22 morning, St. Severin escorted d'Antin and officers to Carlberg for presentation to Swedish Majesties via water in eight boats. Audience granted despite mourning since Sunday for Duke of Holstein.