S8 Ep663: 3. Following the 1783 peace treaty, the family moved to Europe, where "John Carter" reclaimed his true identity as John Barker Church. A high-stakes businessman with a high risk tolerance, he settled the family in London’s elite Mayfair district. Despite
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3. Following the 1783 peace treaty, the family moved to Europe, where "John Carter" reclaimed his true identity as John Barker Church. A high-stakes businessman with a high risk tolerance, he settled the family in London’s elite Mayfair district. Despite her English surroundings, Angelica remained a vocal American patriot, often acting as a cultural mediator between Dutch, English, and French societies. She hosted prestigious figures like Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Marquis de Lafayette. In London, she engaged with the "Blue Stocking" movement, surrounding herself with other highly educated, influential, and sophisticated women. (3)
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