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Artevelde

Historical Figure
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Artevelde was a significant leader in the history of Ghent and Flanders.

Detailed Definition
Jacob van Artevelde was a notable leader in the 14th century, known for his role in the political landscape of Ghent and Flanders. His mention in the poem reflects the historical significance of local leaders and their impact on the region's history, particularly during times of conflict and change.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Saw great Artevelde victorious scale the Golden Dragon's nest" (Flemish hero); "Artevelde, the people's champion" (historical); "The burghers followed Artevelde" (civic); "Artevelde's banner in the wind" (patriotic); "The fall of Artevelde at the battle" (tragic)
Additional Notes
Artevelde's mention underscores his victorious role in the historical narrative of the poem, linking him to the themes of power and conflict.; Found in the poem, The Belfry of Bruges by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Also Known As
Flemish hero revolutionary leader historical figure
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