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Foreign News
May 22, 1784
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Europe praises three philanthropic rulers: aging Frederick of Prussia as science patron; virtuous French king; Joseph of Germany for dispelling superstition and ignorance.
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Europe can at present boast of three Potentates, in whose breasts philanthropy shines with a lustre not equalled heretofore. Frederick, King of Prussia, though now in the decline of life, can be looked up to as the patron of science, and the lover of mankind. The magnanimity and virtues of that accomplished monarch that now fills the throne of France, are so well known and experienced, that illustration is needless. Joseph, Emperor of Germany, has dissipated the clouds of superstition, and Popish ignorance, that have for centuries hung over his Empire.
What sub-type of article is it?
Court News
Royal Event
What keywords are associated?
European Potentates
Philanthropy
Frederick Prussia
French Monarch
Joseph Germany
Superstition Dissipated
What entities or persons were involved?
Frederick, King Of Prussia
Monarch That Now Fills The Throne Of France
Joseph, Emperor Of Germany
Where did it happen?
Europe
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Europe
Key Persons
Frederick, King Of Prussia
Monarch That Now Fills The Throne Of France
Joseph, Emperor Of Germany
Event Details
Europe boasts three potentates known for philanthropy: Frederick, King of Prussia, patron of science and lover of mankind despite his age; the French monarch, whose magnanimity and virtues are well-known; Joseph, Emperor of Germany, who has dissipated superstition and Popish ignorance over his Empire.