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Also Known As Curt Sivertsen • Adeler • Curzio Suffrido • Curzio Suffrido Adelborst • Cort Sivertsen
Born December 16, 1622 • Norway
Died November 5, 1675 (aged 52) • Copenhagen • Denmark
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