Walloons

As of all other melancholy, some doubt whether this malady may be cured or no, they think 'tis like the [6169] gout, or Switzers, whom we commonly call Walloons, those hired soldiers, if once they take possession of a castle, they can never be got out.

Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

The war of words between the Flemish and Walloons is well known, the hatred and divisiveness has been talked about for over a hundred years.

Canada, the Crown and Chauvinism 1978

The Walloons were the first to rebel against and the first to reconcile themselves with papal Rome, exactly as their Celtic ancestors, fifteen centuries earlier, had been foremost in the revolt against imperial Rome, and precipitate in their submission to her overshadowing power.

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 05: 1559-60 John Lothrop Motley 1845

On this ship were a group of French speaking Protestants called Walloons, from what is now a part of Belgium.

Brownstoner 2010

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Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Selcan Hacaoglu 2010

How true this is may be seen from our contemporary's next statement: -- "A large section of its population consists of a race known as the Walloons, the ancient descendants of the

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914 Various

The Walloons perceive that this would water down their representation in Parliament and so won't countenance it.

Divorce, Belgian-Style 2011

In "Belgium and the Monarchy," historian Herman Van Goethem offers an Anglophone's guide to understanding the Lowlands—Flemings, Walloons and all.

A House Long Divided John W. Miller 2011

Then as now, this Maryland-sized land was divided between the Dutch-speaking Flemish or Flemings of Flanders and the French-speaking Walloons of Wallonia to the south—two peoples straddling the weighty and meaningful border between Latin and Germanic Europe.

A House Long Divided John W. Miller 2011

The most important issues that divide the Flemish and Walloons relate to economic conflicts and the structure of government.

Belgium's Loveless Marriage Robert H. Mnookin 2012