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Daniel Parke, Governor of Antigua. Killed 1710, 1913

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/43

Scope and Contents

148 x 187 mm. A photograph of a half-length portrait (artist unknown) showing Daniel Parkes standing beside a globe holding a pair of dividers. After service in the army under Marlborough, Parkes (1669-1710) was appointed Governor of the Leewards in 1706. He was murdered by insurrectionists in Antigua on December 7 1710.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Existence and Location of Copies

CN 689 and CN/CUL Y3011E/43.

General

SG.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Originator(s)

Unknown

Finding aid date

2003-06-18 11:02:35+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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