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St. Isidore of Sevilla: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Saint Isidore of Seville • Isidorus Hispalensis • San Isidro
Born c.560 • Cartagena • Sevilla • Spain
Died April 4, 636 • Sevilla • Spain
Notable Works “Etymologiae” • “Sententiarum libri tres”
Role In councils of Toledo

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