870 years ago today, on September 17th, 1156 the Austrian margraviate was separated from the Bavarian duchy and became an independent duchy itself. An imperial charter was issued by emperor Frederick Barbarossa himself. It's called the Privilegium minus.

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As I said: my youthful habits die hard. But today: as it should be--different strokes for different folks. Of course, now we will probably be shunned/banned from this site for agreeing civilly to disagree 🙄

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Parliamentarians knew in 1716 that representation enhanced state fiscal capacity "...the Crown could[n't] have got half the Money it hath been supplied with since the Revolution, but by new & fresh Elections." William's high taxes "would never have been endured from a stale & continued Parliament."

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I love the half-second when Forrest turns his gaze away from the camera, contemplating whether he should 'fess up or not. I was just at Brown for Gordon Wood's memorial service and there is another famous story emanating there which I cannot relate here.

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Miracle that her letters to William Maxwell and a few others made it to print (some feel so personal that I have to take a break). #Welty #Maxwell #Correspondence #Letters

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