Paoli

[ pou-lee; Italian pah-aw-lee ]

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noun

General Paoli fled, and embarked at Corsica for England, where he remained until 1790.

Paoli's father was one of the patriots who effected their escape from Corsica when the French reduced it to obedience.

The Corsicans heard of young Paoli's abilities, and solicited him to come over to his native country, and take the command.

About twenty years Paoli remained in England, enjoying the friendship of the wise and the admiration of the good.

They offered to confirm Paoli in the supreme authority, only on condition that he would hold it under their government.

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