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B06019 Suspiria, or Sighs on the death of the late most illustrious monarch Charles the II. King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, &c. who changed his earthly for a heavenly crown, on Friday the 6th. February, 168⁴/₅. In the 37th year of His reign, and 55th of his age. 1685 (1685) Wing S6204; ESTC R184801 1,046 1

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