A History of England in the Lives of Englishmen, Volume 5George Godfrey Cunningham A. Fullarton, 1855 |
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... death of his brother , the duke of New- castle endeavoured to dispense with the services both of Pitt and Fox , but was ultimately obliged to admit the latter into the cabinet . Such , however , was the want of confidence betwixt the ...
... death of his brother , the duke of New- castle endeavoured to dispense with the services both of Pitt and Fox , but was ultimately obliged to admit the latter into the cabinet . Such , however , was the want of confidence betwixt the ...
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... death of Queen Caroline , on the 20th of November , 1737 , was a severe blow to the king , who , strange to say , notwithstanding his illicit attachments , always kept on excellent terms with his wife . It is a fact , however incredible ...
... death of Queen Caroline , on the 20th of November , 1737 , was a severe blow to the king , who , strange to say , notwithstanding his illicit attachments , always kept on excellent terms with his wife . It is a fact , however incredible ...
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... death , the duchess of Hamilton , formerly the beautiful Miss Gunning , was presented to his majesty on her marriage . The king indulged in a long conversation with her , and , among other questions , asked her what striking public ...
... death , the duchess of Hamilton , formerly the beautiful Miss Gunning , was presented to his majesty on her marriage . The king indulged in a long conversation with her , and , among other questions , asked her what striking public ...
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... death of Mr Pelham . Prince Frederick died suddenly on the 20th of March , 1751. Soon after his decease , the following anonymous lines were proposed for his epitaph : - " Here lies Fred , Who was alive , and is dead . Had it been his ...
... death of Mr Pelham . Prince Frederick died suddenly on the 20th of March , 1751. Soon after his decease , the following anonymous lines were proposed for his epitaph : - " Here lies Fred , Who was alive , and is dead . Had it been his ...
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... death , says Walpole , came over as often as the curses in the commina- tion on Ash - Wednesday . By this ill - judged severity , and the want of feeling which he displayed on the death of his brother Frederick , the duke became so ...
... death , says Walpole , came over as often as the curses in the commina- tion on Ash - Wednesday . By this ill - judged severity , and the want of feeling which he displayed on the death of his brother Frederick , the duke became so ...
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