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The Unexpected Visit of Archduke Philip the Beau to Weymouth - 1506


[Noting the event took place]

In January, 1506, Archduke Philip the Beau sailed from Middleburg in Zealand, with a numerous convoy, to take possession of the Crown of Castile, which had devolved on his wife Jeanne la Folle, Poor "Crazy Jane" accompanied him. Their fleet was dispersed by stormy weather in the Channel: Phillip's ship put into Weymouth; the others apparently where they could.

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Notes and Queries Vol. 11 3rd S. (270) Mar 2 1867 Page 173

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