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Foreign News
December 20, 1765
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Auvergne, Lieutenant Antoine killed the notorious Beast of Gévaudan on September 20, ending its ravages; the animal was examined, embalmed, and prepared for presentation, measuring 32 inches high with 40 teeth.
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PARIS. October 4.
Our Joy here is inexpressible. Mr. Antoine, Lieut. of his Majesty's Chaces, on the 20th ult. killed, in the Wood of Pommieres in Auvergne, the wild Beast of the Gevaudan, which hath made such shocking Ravages in that and other Provinces.
The Beast was opened in the Presence of a great Number of Persons. The Intendant caused it to be embalm'd, and stuffed with Straw, and M. Antoine the Son is to have the Charge of conducting and presenting it. This Animal is 32 Inches high, 5 Feet 7 Inches and a half long, and 3 Feet thick. This Animal has 40 Teeth, and Wolves have but 26.
Our Joy here is inexpressible. Mr. Antoine, Lieut. of his Majesty's Chaces, on the 20th ult. killed, in the Wood of Pommieres in Auvergne, the wild Beast of the Gevaudan, which hath made such shocking Ravages in that and other Provinces.
The Beast was opened in the Presence of a great Number of Persons. The Intendant caused it to be embalm'd, and stuffed with Straw, and M. Antoine the Son is to have the Charge of conducting and presenting it. This Animal is 32 Inches high, 5 Feet 7 Inches and a half long, and 3 Feet thick. This Animal has 40 Teeth, and Wolves have but 26.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Beast Of Gevadan
Auvergne Hunt
Wild Beast Killed
Animal Ravages
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Antoine
M. Antoine The Son
The Intendant
Where did it happen?
Auvergne
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Auvergne
Event Date
20th Ult.
Key Persons
Mr. Antoine
M. Antoine The Son
The Intendant
Outcome
beast killed and preserved for presentation; dimensions: 32 inches high, 5 feet 7.5 inches long, 3 feet thick; 40 teeth.
Event Details
Lieutenant Antoine killed the Beast of Gévaudan in the Wood of Pommieres; it was opened before many witnesses, embalmed, stuffed with straw, and assigned to M. Antoine the Son for transport and presentation.