Note 75 — III THE DUCHESS SOPHIA (HANOVER, OSNABRÜCK, AND HANOVER, 1658-1688)
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No doubt a less reputable class of French and Italian adventurers also found their way to George William’s court, which in 1670 Sophia states ‘under the roos’ to be called ‘le Royaume de la Canalle,’ adding that the nobility is held of no account there, and that cooks are probably better paid than Ministers of State.