Marianus Scotus: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Moel-Brigte
Born	1028 • Ireland
Died	December 22, 1082 or December 22, 1083 • Mainz • Germany
Notable Works	“Chronicon”
Subjects Of Study	chronology • universal history

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Livy

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Arab historian

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Albert Robida

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