Douai

Douai is a city and commune in the north of France in the département of Nord, of which it is a sous-préfecture. Located on the river Scarpe some 25 miles (40 km) from Lille and 16 miles (25 km) from Arras, Douai is home to one of the region's most impressive belfries.

Miscellaneous

The Jesuit college at Douai, founded by Augustine Bradshaw, achieved particular notoriety as the site of training of priests intended for the Catholic recovery of Protestant England.

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Jesuit - Augustine Bradshaw - Catholic - Protestant - England

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The English town of Bridgwater takes the second half of its name from the Norman prince Walter Douai.

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English - Bridgwater - Norman

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