When the Congress of Ghent assembled in 1576, the castle was occupied by a Spanish garrison, who refused to capitulate.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
This gloomy place, once the abode of so much cruelty, is one of the most interesting sights in Ghent.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
In the old days the men of Ghent were famous for their turbulent spirit and love of independence.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
Her father had made the haughty burghers of Ghent bow before him, but as soon as he was dead they rose again.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
On June 22 the King left Ghent, to mount once more the throne which had been retained for him at such a cost.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
British Dictionary definitions for Ghent
Ghent
/ (ɡɛnt) /
noun
an industrial city and port in NW Belgium, capital of East Flanders province, at the confluence of the Rivers Lys and Scheldt: formerly famous for its cloth industry; university (1816). Pop: 229 344 (2004 est)Flemish name: Gent French name: Gand