When was it published?

December 29, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 29, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

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Cardinal De Fleury Illness, France Revolution Fears, Paris Court Agitation, Political Factions

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from Paris on September 12, 1758, describe widespread fears in France of a major revolution domestically and abroad upon the death of Cardinal de Fleury, who suffers from a severe illness including continual looseness, hectick fever, and leg swelling, leading to revived factions and court agitation.

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Sept. 16. According to Advices from Paris of the 12th Instant, People there are under dreadful Apprehensions of suddenly seeing an extraordinary Revolution of Affairs in general, as well within the Kingdom of France as abroad, which it is feared will inevitably happen upon the Death of Cardinal de Fleury, who has at last a continual Looseness upon him, accompanied with a Hectick Fever, and a Swelling in his Legs. This Disorder of his Eminence revives the Factions in such sort, that the whole Court is in Agitation.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Political

What keywords are associated?

Cardinal De Fleury Illness France Revolution Fears Paris Court Agitation Political Factions

What entities or persons were involved?

Cardinal De Fleury

Where did it happen?

Paris, Kingdom Of France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris, Kingdom Of France

Event Date

12th Instant

Key Persons

Cardinal De Fleury

Outcome

fears of extraordinary revolution in france and abroad upon his death; revived factions and court agitation

Event Details

People in Paris are under dreadful apprehensions of an extraordinary revolution of affairs within France and abroad, feared to happen upon the death of Cardinal de Fleury, who has a continual looseness, hectick fever, and swelling in his legs; this disorder revives factions, putting the whole court in agitation.