Du Guesclin
Ber·trand [ber-trahn], /bɛrˈtrɑ̃/, "the Eagle of Brittany", c1320–80, French military leader: constable of France 1370–80.
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Merlin had seen in a vision Sire Bertrand Du Guesclin in the guise of a warrior bearing an eagle on his shield.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) | Anatole FranceDu Guesclin and Vercingetorix in particular were, however, a sore trial to them.
The History of the 51st (Highland) Division 1914-1918 | Frederick William Bewsher"It seems indeed that there are evil times coming upon your country," said Du Guesclin.
The White Company | Arthur Conan Doyle"It is over," said Du Guesclin moodily, as he raised her drooping head with his strong brown hand.
The White Company | Arthur Conan DoyleRennes, the ancient capital of Brittany and haunt of the famous Du Guesclin, held much of historic interest.
Battery E in France | Frederic R. Kilner
British Dictionary definitions for Du Guesclin
/ (French dy ɡeklɛ̃) /
Bertrand (bɛrtrɑ̃). ?1320–80, French military leader; as constable of France (1370–80), he helped to drive the English from France
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