A Chronological Abridgment of the History of Great-Britain, from the First Invasion of the Romans, to the Year 1763: With Genealogical and Political Tables ...T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 - Great Britain |
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Page 32
... necessary to his constitution , appointed a regency to govern the kingdom in his absence ; and the earl of Marlborough , who had been lately constituted by his majesty governor of the duke of Gloucester , 32 [ Period 9 . WILLIAM III .
... necessary to his constitution , appointed a regency to govern the kingdom in his absence ; and the earl of Marlborough , who had been lately constituted by his majesty governor of the duke of Gloucester , 32 [ Period 9 . WILLIAM III .
Page 60
... Marlborough is appointed plenipoten- tiary to the states - general , and the command of the 10,000 troops destined for Holland is conferred upon him . The king's conduct during this boisterous session exhibited a remarkable instance of ...
... Marlborough is appointed plenipoten- tiary to the states - general , and the command of the 10,000 troops destined for Holland is conferred upon him . The king's conduct during this boisterous session exhibited a remarkable instance of ...
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... Marlborough , his uncle ; and of both of them it was said , they were never beaten , though they had commanded in numberless battles . He left three sons , the eldest styled James duke of Fitz- James ; the second , duke of Liria ; and ...
... Marlborough , his uncle ; and of both of them it was said , they were never beaten , though they had commanded in numberless battles . He left three sons , the eldest styled James duke of Fitz- James ; the second , duke of Liria ; and ...
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... Marlborough , p . 9. ) The queen writes a letter to the states - general , assuring them she will maintain the alliances of the late king with them ; and that she should concur in all measures for preserving the liberty of Europe , by ...
... Marlborough , p . 9. ) The queen writes a letter to the states - general , assuring them she will maintain the alliances of the late king with them ; and that she should concur in all measures for preserving the liberty of Europe , by ...
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... Marlborough are created knights of the garter . The latter is appointed captain general of all her majesty's forces in England , and of those employed abroad in conjunction with the allies . He is sent a few days after to the Hague as ...
... Marlborough are created knights of the garter . The latter is appointed captain general of all her majesty's forces in England , and of those employed abroad in conjunction with the allies . He is sent a few days after to the Hague as ...
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