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Also Known As Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus
Born c.540 • Treviso • Italy
Died c.600 • Poitiers • France
Notable Works “Sing My Tongue the Glorious Battle” • “The Royal Banners Forward Go” • “Vita S. Martini”
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