Du Guesclin

American

[dy ge-klan] / dü gɛˈklɛ̃ /

noun

Bertrand the Eagle of Brittany, c1320–80, French military leader: constable of France 1370–80.

Du Guesclin British

/ dy ɡeklɛ̃ /

noun

Bertrand (bɛrtrɑ̃). ?1320–80, French military leader; as constable of France (1370–80), he helped to drive the English from France

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Du Guesclin

No human being, no Crillon or Du Guesclin,* could offer equal resistance to inevitable fate.

From Time Magazine Archive

The knight assured him that Du Guesclin was most liberal, and would amply reward him if he would procure the interview.

From The Boy's Book of Heroes by Peake, Helena

Archbishop who officiated at the marriage of King Arthur and Guinevere, 67 Du Guesclin, Bertrand.

From Legends & Romances of Brittany by Spence, Lewis

Du Guesclin would not drink the wine they poured out for him until justice had been done to his brother.

From The Boy's Book of Heroes by Peake, Helena

Du Guesclin was now at liberty to return to his own country.

From The Boy's Book of Heroes by Peake, Helena

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