Dictionary of Dates, and Universal Reference (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1844 Excerpt: ... in the year 550, and an episcopal see was erected soon afterwards.--See Mealh, Bishopric of. KENILWORTH CASTLE. Built in 1120, but much of the pile was erected subsequently by John of Gaunt; and its remains now form one of the most picturesque objects in the kingdom. This celebrated castle was conferred on Dudley, earl of Leicester, by queen Elizabeth, whom he afterwards entertained within its walls for seventeen days. His sumptuous entertainment of the queen commenced July 19, 15/5, and cost the earl daily 1000/., a vast expenditure in those times. KENSINGTON PALACE. Originally the residence of lord chancellor Finch, from whom it was purchased by William III., who made the road through its parks. The gardens were successively improved by queen Mary, queen Anne, and queen Caroline, who died within the walls of the palace. George II. and George prince of Denmark likewise expired here.--Leigh. KENT. The kingdom of Kent, one of the kingdoms of the Heptarchy, began nnder Hengist, A.d. 457; existed 370 years; and ended with Baldred, who lost both his life and dominions to Egbert, king of the West Saxons, 827.--See.Britain. KENT EAST INDIAMAN, Captain Cobb. The fate of this ship affords an interesting record. She was of 1850 tons burthen, and left the Downs February 19, 1825, bound for Bombay, experiencing bad weather to the Bay of Biscay. Here she encountered a dreadful storm, by which she was very much shattered, February 28. On the next day she accidentally took Are, and having to contend against the twofold calamity, every soul on board was in expectation of perishing either by the tempest or the flames. In this awful exigency, the Cambria, captain Cook, bound to Vera Cruz, providentially hove in sight, and through the heroism and humanity of her commander n...