Cardinal George D'Ambrosio, Prime Minister to King Louis XII of France, inspired the phrase, "Let George do it", 460 years ago. King Louis was lazy, and that was his reply to every request, Sophia, Lady Beresford, who was born on February 23rd, 1666, had a dream that she would die on her 47th birthday. Lady Beresford was quite concerned, at least until she thought she had safely passed that birthday. Once that birthday was over, she breathed easier. Then she learned she had consulted the Georgian calendar instead of the Julian calendar. As a result, she died of shock. on February 23rd, 1713, on her 40th. Believe It or Not!
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