Paoli

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

noun

1. Pasquale di, 1725–1807, Corsican military leader, statesman, and patriot.

Example Sentences

The people soon ratified it, and Paoli became “general” of the Corsican Republic.

From Washington Post

She places particular emphasis on the Seven Years’ War, the epic struggle between Britain and France that began the year after Paoli’s writing.

From Washington Post

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg