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Sir Trevor Corry, Baron of Poland (1724 – 1 September 1780) was an Irish merchant and diplomat who spent many years in Danzig (now known as Gdańsk), Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, where he acquired a considerable fortune. He acted as consul to Kings George II and George III in Danzig during the Seven Years' War and until his death in 1780. Corry was given the title "Baron to the Throne of Poland" on 20 October 1773 by the King of Poland, Stanisław II Augustus. On 29 March 1776, he was knighted by King George III. His death triggered a long, drawn-out dispute regarding his estate and wealth.

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  • Sir Trevor Corry, Baron of Poland (1724 – 1 September 1780) was an Irish merchant and diplomat who spent many years in Danzig (now known as Gdańsk), Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, where he acquired a considerable fortune. He acted as consul to Kings George II and George III in Danzig during the Seven Years' War and until his death in 1780. As consul, he was responsible for sending information to the Secretary of State in London. Many of the reports were concerning the complex political and military developments happening in and around Poland in general and at the port of Danzig in particular. Among many other things, he reported on the trade-in timber intended for the building of warships and on the crippling taxation being imposed on the city of Danzig. Corry was given the title "Baron to the Throne of Poland" on 20 October 1773 by the King of Poland, Stanisław II Augustus. On 29 March 1776, he was knighted by King George III. His death triggered a long, drawn-out dispute regarding his estate and wealth. (en)
  • Sir Trevor Correy, Trevor Corry (ur. 1724 w Newry - zm. 1 września 1780 w Pyrzycach) – brytyjski kupiec, dyplomata i urzędnik konsularny, polski baron. Pełnił funkcję komisarza i konsula w Gdańsku (1754-1780). 20 października 1773 Corry otrzymał od polskiego króla Stanisława Augusta Poniatowskiego tytuł "Barona Tronu Polskiego". 29 marca 1776, król Jerzy III pasował go na rycerza. Zmarł w czasie podróży do Anglii w Domu Pocztowym (zajeździe) w Pyrzycach. Następnie ciało przewieziono do Gdańska a stąd do Płn. Irlandii. Pochowany na cmentarzu anglikańskiej katedry św. Patryka w Armagh. Na umieszczonej w kościele Św. Marii w Newry tablicy pamiątkowej podano niewłaściwy rok zgonu. (pl)
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  • Baron to the Throne of Poland (en)
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  • Corry's memorial in St. Mary's Church, Newry. The Polish Eagle sits atop the coat of arms. (en)
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  • Pyritz, Prussia (en)
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  • Sir Trevor Correy, Trevor Corry (ur. 1724 w Newry - zm. 1 września 1780 w Pyrzycach) – brytyjski kupiec, dyplomata i urzędnik konsularny, polski baron. Pełnił funkcję komisarza i konsula w Gdańsku (1754-1780). 20 października 1773 Corry otrzymał od polskiego króla Stanisława Augusta Poniatowskiego tytuł "Barona Tronu Polskiego". 29 marca 1776, król Jerzy III pasował go na rycerza. Zmarł w czasie podróży do Anglii w Domu Pocztowym (zajeździe) w Pyrzycach. Następnie ciało przewieziono do Gdańska a stąd do Płn. Irlandii. Pochowany na cmentarzu anglikańskiej katedry św. Patryka w Armagh. Na umieszczonej w kościele Św. Marii w Newry tablicy pamiątkowej podano niewłaściwy rok zgonu. (pl)
  • Sir Trevor Corry, Baron of Poland (1724 – 1 September 1780) was an Irish merchant and diplomat who spent many years in Danzig (now known as Gdańsk), Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, where he acquired a considerable fortune. He acted as consul to Kings George II and George III in Danzig during the Seven Years' War and until his death in 1780. Corry was given the title "Baron to the Throne of Poland" on 20 October 1773 by the King of Poland, Stanisław II Augustus. On 29 March 1776, he was knighted by King George III. His death triggered a long, drawn-out dispute regarding his estate and wealth. (en)
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