Autograph signature to petition : to George I, King of England, [n.d. but after 1714].

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Autograph signature to petition : to George I, King of England, [n.d. but after 1714].

Asking that they be re-admitted to the House of Lords.

1 item (1 p.) : vellum ; (large fol.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7191891

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Sempill, Hew, 11th Lord Semphill, d. 1746.

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George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727

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George I was the first Hanover king of England, claiming the throne through his mother, Sophia, great granddaughter of King James I. His succession was orchestrated to ensure a Protestant ruler. He became king upon the death of Queen Anne in 1714, and he ruled until 1727, a somewhat unpopular and rather unremarkable reign. From the description of King George I instructions to his councillors, 1723 May 30. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 52734412 ...