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Neuhoff, Theodor von (1694–1756)| German adventurer who became king of Corsica in 1736. He served in the army of Charles XII of Sweden, and was an ardent Jacobite. He helped the Corsicans against the Genoese, ultimately ascending the throne of Corsica as Theodor I. He was, however, forced to abdicate soon afterwards and died in poverty in England. |
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