Les Gueux
a league of Dutch and Flemish patriots, composed chiefly of nobles and formed in 1566 to resist the introduction of the Spanish Inquisition into the Netherlands.
(later) any of various Dutch or Flemish partisan groups organized to gain independence for the Netherlands from Spain.
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The words caught on, and the hall resounded with loud cries of “Vivent Les Gueux!”
On his arrival at Tournay in August, 1566, the people had cried "Vivent Les Gueux;" a proof that he liked the cry.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74 | John Lothrop MotleyHe had never permitted the cry of "Vivent Les Gueux" at his own table, nor encouraged it in his presence any where else.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74 | John Lothrop MotleyOthers thronged around the balustrade, shouting "Vivent Les Gueux!"
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume I.(of III) 1555-66 | John Lothrop MotleyImmediately loud cries arose from the assembled guests, until the great hall echoed with the shouts of Vivent Les Gueux.
History of Holland | George Edmundson
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