Coligni
- a variation of Coligny.
Example Sentences
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In spite of the mutinous murmurings of the German reisters, in spite of the attempts which the Roman Catholic commanders made to intercept him, Coligni executed his daring scheme.
From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
Coligni, unable to speak, could only look a reply.
From Henry IV, Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
The Admiral Gaspard de Coligni was the first to press upon the king the importance of obtaining a footing in South America, and dividing the magnificent prize with the Portuguese monarch.
From The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) by Warburton, George
As the supplies were inadequate to support the increased population for any length of time, Coligni ordered that all except those actively engaged in the defence of the place should leave it without delay.
From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by Prescott, William Hickling
Coligni afterward remarked that these few words were a cordial to his spirit, inspiring him with resolution and hope.
From Henry IV, Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
