Emperor Charles V had the inhabitants of this city punished by having the nobles walk before him with a noose around their neck – hence their current nickname of noosebearers.
Emperor Charles V had the inhabitants of this city punished by having the nobles walk before him with a noose around their neck – hence their current nickname of noosebearers. Located at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys rivers, notable features include the city's belfry, its medieval castle or Gravensteen, and its Saint-Bavo church. A canal connects this city with Terneuzen, and gives its port access to the see. Henry Van de Velde's art deco university library tower dominates most of this city, and. IOC president Jacques Rogge was born here, as well as a younger son of English king Edward the third. French king Louis XVIII sought refuge in this city in present-day Belgium during Napoleon's 100 day campaign.  John Quincy Adams spent seven months in this city, a period to which he allegedly referred later as the ‘most memorable year of my life'. FTP, what is the name of this city, also known for its namesake alterpiece?
Emperor Charles V had the inhabitants of this city punished by having the nobles walk before him with a noose around their neck – hence their current nickname of noosebearers.
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