When was it published?

June 3, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 3, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Berwick, Duke De Liria, King Don Carlos, Chevalier De St. George, Constable Colonna

Q: What keywords are associated?

Duke Of Berwick, Rome Arrival, Commission To Spain, Chevalier De St George, Papal Audience

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What is this article about?

The Duke of Berwick arrived in Rome from Naples en route to Spain with a commission from King Don Carlos. He was accompanied by his son, the Duke de Liria, and entertained by the Chevalier de St. George, including dinner and attending races. They had an audience with the Pope before proceeding to Spain.

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The Duke of Berwick is arrived from Naples at Rome, in his Way to the Court of Spain, whither he is going with a Commission from King Don Carlos. He was accompanied with his Son the Duke de Liria, and alighted at the Palace of the Chevalier de St. George, who sent Two of his Coaches to meet him, entertained him and the Constable Colonna at Dinner, and after the same was over, the Chevalier's Two Sons accompanied by the Duke of Berwick and his Son, went to the French Academy to see the Races run by Barbary Horses, and the Concourse of Masqueraders. And the next Day the Two Dukes were admitted to an Audience of the Pope, and kiss'd his Feet; they were to proceed in a Day or Two for Spain.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Court News

What keywords are associated?

Duke Of Berwick Rome Arrival Commission To Spain Chevalier De St George Papal Audience

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Berwick Duke De Liria King Don Carlos Chevalier De St. George Constable Colonna

Where did it happen?

Rome

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rome

Key Persons

Duke Of Berwick Duke De Liria King Don Carlos Chevalier De St. George Constable Colonna

Outcome

the dukes were to proceed to spain in a day or two.

Event Details

The Duke of Berwick arrived from Naples at Rome on his way to the Court of Spain with a commission from King Don Carlos, accompanied by his son the Duke de Liria. They alighted at the Palace of the Chevalier de St. George, who sent two coaches to meet them and entertained them and the Constable Colonna at dinner. Afterward, the Chevalier's two sons, with the Dukes, went to the French Academy to see races by Barbary horses and masqueraders. The next day, the two Dukes had an audience with the Pope and kissed his feet.