Libraries
Biblioteca Casanatense
The Biblioteca Casanatense is a large historic library in Rome, Italy, named in honour of Cardinal Girolamo Casanate whose private library is at its roots.
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James became known as the Old Pretender
On the death of his father James II, James Francis Edward Stuart "The Old Pretender" became the heir to the thrones of England and Scotland.
Pietro Longhi Birth
Pietro Longhi was born in Venice in the 17th century.
James II's death
The King of England, Scotland and Ireland, James II of England and James VII of Scotland, passed away at the age of 68.
Execution of Captain William Kidd
The Scottish pirate legend, William Kidd, was hanged at London's execution dock at about 56.
- Libraries
Biblioteca Casanatense
The Biblioteca Casanatense is a large historic library in Rome, Italy, named in honour of Cardinal Girolamo Casanate whose private library is at its roots.
James became known as the Old Pretender
On the death of his father James II, James Francis Edward Stuart "The Old Pretender" became the heir to the thrones of England and Scotland.
Pietro Longhi Birth
Pietro Longhi was born in Venice in the 17th century.
James II's death
The King of England, Scotland and Ireland, James II of England and James VII of Scotland, passed away at the age of 68.
Execution of Captain William Kidd
The Scottish pirate legend, William Kidd, was hanged at London's execution dock at about 56.