Paoli
Pasquale di, 1725–1807, Corsican military leader, statesman, and patriot.
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The people soon ratified it, and Paoli became “general” of the Corsican Republic.
The conflicts and characters behind the world’s constitutions | Tom Ginsburg | May 14, 2021 | Washington PostShe places particular emphasis on the Seven Years’ War, the epic struggle between Britain and France that began the year after Paoli’s writing.
The conflicts and characters behind the world’s constitutions | Tom Ginsburg | May 14, 2021 | Washington PostGeneral Paoli fled, and embarked at Corsica for England, where he remained until 1790.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellPaoli's father was one of the patriots who effected their escape from Corsica when the French reduced it to obedience.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson | Robert SoutheyThe Corsicans heard of young Paoli's abilities, and solicited him to come over to his native country, and take the command.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson | Robert Southey
About twenty years Paoli remained in England, enjoying the friendship of the wise and the admiration of the good.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson | Robert SoutheyThey offered to confirm Paoli in the supreme authority, only on condition that he would hold it under their government.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson | Robert Southey
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