Gueux
Americannoun
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Formed in the 16th Century to harass Spanish conquerors, Les Gueux was revived last year by students of the Nazi-shuttered Universities of Delft and Leiden.
From Time Magazine Archive
During this siege the Gueux had been again successful at sea.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 by John Rudd
The Gueux were defeated by Don Juan and Farnese, after the recall of Alva.
From Lectures on Modern history by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron Acton
Gueux is a small old-world village, with ancient houses, castle and church.
From Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) by Various
The Gueux de Mer were at this time most troublesome to the Spaniards, as their small vessels enabled them to penetrate up the rivers and canals.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 by John Rudd
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