Narbonensis: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Narbonese Gaul • Gallia Narbonensis

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Ancient Roman province of Narbonensis

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Armorica Septimania Guyenne Comtat-Venaissin Lugdunensis Gévaudan Berry Lorraine Saintonge Foix

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