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John Morley: “Turgot could only remonstrate; but the philosophic memorial in which he protested in favour of religious freedom and…”

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Turgot could only remonstrate; but the philosophic memorial in which he protested in favour of religious freedom and equality, gave the king a serious shock.
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John Morley

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Morley notes Turgot's protest for religious freedom, which significantly impacted the king.

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