By this time of the year some 316 years ago, Queen Mary II of England was terribly ill because of smallpox. She died January 8, 1695 [New Style] (December 28, 1694 [Old Style]) aged only 32. Her husband, William III of Orange said he was "now going to be the miserablest creature on earth".
For her funeral on March 5, 1695, Henry Purcell wrote the very moving and impressive Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary. The first part, staring with a march and ending with a canzona, is here
The second part, with the beautiful Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts, followed by a march:
It is by the Choir of Clare College. Simply close the door, turn up the volume, close your eyes, and drift back in memories. To yesterday, last year, or even the cold winter of 1694/95.
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As one of its original goals, this blog aims at discussing all aspects related to the lineages of the regiments and corps of the British Army, as is reflected in its title.
Since early November 2009 however, the more specific aim is to focus on the earlier period of the British Army, from the Restoration until death of Queen Anne in 1714 being the last Stuart monarch. In particular it is the intention to discuss some lesser known aspects of the British Army.
For information or discussion, please contact the author.
Since early November 2009 however, the more specific aim is to focus on the earlier period of the British Army, from the Restoration until death of Queen Anne in 1714 being the last Stuart monarch. In particular it is the intention to discuss some lesser known aspects of the British Army.
For information or discussion, please contact the author.
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- Dalton, Charles, "English Army Lists and Commission Registers, 1661-1714, 6 vols"
- Dalton, Charles, "George the First's Army 1714 - 1727"
- Dalton, Charles, "Irish Army Lists, 1661 - 1685"
- Dalton, Charles, "The Scots Army, 1661 - 1688"
- Frederick, J.B.M., "Lineage book of British Land Forces"
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