They were granted immunity from customs duties while fleeing to the lands of the Great Elector, Frederick William.
In exile, these people were the first settlers of a place originally named "Elephant's Corner." Radical members of this group who followed Ã‰lie Marion were called "Prophets." The city of Privas was destroyed in an unsuccessful rebellion of these people, who were led by the Duke of Rohan. Several hundred of these people were massacred during the destruction of Fort (*) Caroline. They were granted immunity from customs duties while fleeing to the lands of the Great Elector, Frederick William. Soldiers were authorized to harass these people under the practice of dragonnades. Guarantees of royally subsidized towns for them were removed by the Peace of Alais, and all toleration for these people was formally revoked by the Edict of Fontainebleau. For 10 points, name these heavily persecuted French Protestants.
In exile, these people were the first settlers of a place originally named "Elephant's Corner."
Huguenots [or French Protestants before read; prompt on partial answer]