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Also Known As	Saint Benedict of Nursia • Saint Benedict of Norcia
Born	c.480 • Italy
Died	c.547 • Monte Cassino Abbey
Founder	Monte Cassino Abbey
Notable Works	Benedictine Rule
Subjects Of Study	Benedictines • monasticism

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