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Also Known As Robertus de Monte
Born c.1110 • France
Died June 23, 1186 or June 24, 1186 • Mont-Saint-Michel • France
Notable Works “Appendix to Sigebert”
Subjects Of Study England • history of France • history of United Kingdom
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