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  • The death of Alexander interrupted the scheme, and his successors reverted to the older system.
  • The company retained its grant of the colony until 1731, when it reverted to the crown.
  • In 1814, however, Boni fell into the hands of the British, who retained it for two years; but by the European treaties concluded on the downfall of Napoleon it reverted to its original colonizers.
  • After the death of her brother William Parr, marquess of Northampton, his share of the barony called Marquis Fee reverted to Queen Elizabeth.
  • All other daughters had only a life interest in their dowry, which reverted to their family, if childless, or went to their children if they had any.
 
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