Tuchins.
Bands of revolted peasants in the Cevennes in 1381, who waged war against all who did not belong to the labouring classes.
Tugendbund.
A secret society established in Germany in 1808, to arouse the national spirit against the domination of Napoleon.
Tulchan Bishops.
The contemptuous sobriquet given to the titular bishops in Scotland, 1572, referring to their surrender to the lay patrons of practically the whole of their benefices. “Tulchan” is a calf-skin, stuffed with straw, used to induce a cow to give her milk more easily.
Turin, Treaty of.
A treaty signed in 1860 by France and Sardinia, providing for the cession to France of Savoy and Nice, in return for Lombardy, in accordance with the secret agreement of Napoleon III and Victor Emmanuel.
Turkey Company.
A trading company incorporated in 1581, for the consolidation of the various interests trading in the Levant.