Passetems, [late 17th century].

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Passetems, [late 17th century].

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Manuscript on paper, in a single hand, of a two-volume collection of verses and letters in French. Many of the letters and verses are addressed to King Louis XIII, Duc de Richelieu, and members of the Richelieu family; the manuscript also contains numerous satirical verses on the Prince of Orange. The first volume includes a collection of five "Enigmes," short riddle-poems with answers at the conclusion of the section, as well as two acrostic poems in Latin, while numerous bouts-rimes appear throughout both volumes. Both volumes end with a section titled "Divers Impromptus joyeux, Tant prononcez que chantez, en grand Companie," many of which indicate they are set to current tunes.

2 vols. (155 f. & 160 f.) ; 18 x 12 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642

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French bishop and cardinal, he served as the French Secretary of State, 1616-1618 and as the chief minister of France under Louis XIII, King of France, 1624-1642. From the description of [Note] 1627 may 14 / Armand Card de Richelieu. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 320955000 ...

Louis XIII, King of France, 1601-1643

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William III, King of England, 1650-1702

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The letter was written before the Prince of Orange's ascension to the throne of England in 1689 along with his wife Mary, his first cousin whom he married in 1677. They served jointly on the English throne. He was born the Prince of Orange (the son of William II of Orange and Mary, Princess Royal of England) and at various times in his life also held titles as the Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel. From the description of [Letter] 1678 juil. 26, Honsl...

Richelieu family.

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