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| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| Cartouche |
(kärt sh´) (KEY) , 1693–1721, nickname of Louis Dominique Bourguignon, French highwayman. His band terrorized the Paris area until his capture. He was broken on the wheel. Cartouche’s daring exploits have been celebrated in stories, dramas, ballads, and popular prints. |
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