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Raphael Holinshed: Quick Facts

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Died c.1580
Notable Works “Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande”
Subjects Of Study England • Ireland • Scotland • history of United Kingdom

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Holinshed, Raphael: Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande
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king of England, Scotland, and Ireland
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Richard Cromwell, miniature by an unknown artist; in the National Portrait Gallery, London.
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