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12 de may. de 2024 · Overview of the Orkney Islands, group of more than 70 islands and islets—only about 20 of which are inhabited—in Scotland, lying about 20 miles (32 km) north of the Scottish mainland, across the strait known as the Pentland Firth. The Orkney Islands were the Orcades of ancient classical literature.
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Hace 2 días · Hamilton also acquired the 490-a. Oxleaze farm in Broughton Poggs parish. Under his will Hamilton was succeeded by his eldest daughter Anne (d. 1756), styled countess of Orkney.
Hace 5 días · Parliament prorogued. The Second Session of the 4th Parliament. The Parliament met at Westminster on Thursday the 16th of November, and his Majesty with the usual Solemnity made this Speech to both Houses. King's Speech. 'My Lords and Gentlemen,
Hace 2 días · The household of Elizabeth II included 1,200 employees. This was roughly the same size as Charles II's household but larger than Victoria's, whose staff numbered 921. The King and Queen
15 de may. de 2024 · Death: October 07, 1732 (81-82) Immediate Family: Husband of Jane Cavan. Father of William Hamilton; Elizabeth Hamilton; Alexander Hamilton; Walter Hamilton and John Hamilton. Occupation: British (Scottish) sea captain, privateer, antipirate, merchant, author. Managed by: Private User.
Hace 3 días · During the Protectorate his daughter Elizabeth, Countess of Dysart on her father's death in 1655, successfully navigated the prevailing anti-royalist sentiment and retained control of the estate. The house achieved its greatest period of prominence following Elizabeth's second marriage—to John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale, in 1672.
30 de may. de 2024 · Countess of Carberry, a Pass. Ordered, That the Countess of Carbery shall have a Pass, to go into Kente, and back again. De Lizola, Resident from the Emperor, a Protection. Ordered, That Francois de Lizola, Resident here for the Emperor, shall have a Protection, for his Person, and his Servants as appertain unto him.
