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Also Known As | Aegidius |
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Born | February 5, 1505 • Glarus • Switzerland |
Died | February 28, 1572 (aged 67) • Glarus • Switzerland |
Notable Works | “Chronicon Helveticum” |
Subjects Of Study | history of Switzerland |
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