Negropont
Americannoun
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But fortunately the bailiff of Negropont, De Medran, and some other cavaliers, heading their followers, threw themselves on the enemy, and checked the pursuit.
From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by Prescott, William Hickling
These men were instantly succoured by the Chevaliers de Vercoyran and de Medran, who were immediately followed by the Bailli of Negropont and several other Knights.
From Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean by Currey, E. Hamilton
He escaped in a Venetian galley to Negropont, and then proceeded to Athens, thence to Apulia, finally to France.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" by Various
The siege of the town had been begun by Omar Pasha of Negropont, with a small Ottoman force, on the 21st of June, 1826.
From The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II by Dundonald, Thomas Barnes Cochrane, Earl of
Before sunrise the Greek ships were working their way in long procession through the Strait of Negropont.
From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard
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