Nantes
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a seaport in and the capital of Loire-Atlantique, in W France, at the mouth of the Loire River.
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French History. Edict of, a law, promulgated by Henry IV in 1598, granting considerable religious and civil liberty to the Huguenots: revoked by Louis XIV in 1685.
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a port in W France, at the head of the Loire estuary: scene of the signing of the Edict of Nantes and of the Noyades (drownings) during the French Revolution; extensive shipyards, and large metallurgical and food processing industries. Pop: 270 251 (1999)
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history See Edict of Nantes
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In the latest chapter of a long-running dispute, a French court tasked with ruling on whether the Welsh club was due compensation from Nantes for the loss of Sala has dismissed its claim.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
FC Nantes has disputed "the existence of any wrongdoing" on its part, as well as Cardiff's outlined damages.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Willie McKay was not registered as a football agent at the time of Sala's death, but his son Mark was, and was working with Nantes to try to sign Sala to a Premier League club.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Paris FC were held to a goalless draw by Angers but are now six points ahead of Nantes, who occupy the relegation play-off spot in 16th.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
In France, the Edict of Nantes was revoked in 1685, while further afield Turkish forces reached the gates of Vienna, Buda and Belgrade around this time.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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