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#57928. MaggieG 5
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What was Muckle John the last of?
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TabbyTom
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The last English court jester. He lost his post when Charles I was executed in 1649.
(Source: Various websites and "Fools and Jesters at the English Court" by John Southworth)
Jun 24 05, 5:15 PM
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MaggieG 5
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Yay, Tom! There are those who think that the nearest equivalent nowadays is John Prescott, but while he would suit the hat, I don't think the queen finds him particularly droll...
Jun 25 05, 12:55 AM
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