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    Cambridge. Cambridge University Archives, MS Luard 7*
    Collection
    Cambridge Digital Library
    Library
    Cambridge. Cambridge University Archives
    Date
    6 Feb. 1291/2
    Language
    Latin
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    • Edward I, 1239-1307, King of England and Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine
    • England and Netherlands
    • This charter is in the form of letters patent of inspeximus and confirmation
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    Oxford. Bodleian Library, MS. Top. gen. d. 10
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Bodleian Library
    Date
    1615
    Language
    English
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    • England and Netherlands
    • full title is: 'The True Legend of Antiquities: Containing The honourable descent of the most Ancient and
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    London. British Library, Add MS 11983
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • Annaeus Seneca, Lucius, 4 BC-65, also known as Seneca The Younger
    • England and Netherlands
    • Italy and France (illumination)
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    London. British Library, Cotton MS Nero A VII
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat, sga
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    • Anselm of Canterbury, c 1033-1109, Saint, Abbot of Bec and Archbishop of Canterbury
    • England and Netherlands
    • was produced in England, probably at Rochester, or Normandy in the last quarter of the 11th century and
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    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library, MS Gg.1.1
    Collection
    Cambridge Digital Library
    Library
    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library
    Date
    First half of 14th century, after 1307 C.E.
    Language
    French, Latin, English, French and English, French and Latin
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    • England and Netherlands
    • It contains literary, historical, grammatical, scientific, astronomical, theological, pastoral and devotional
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    London. British Library, Add MS 24066
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat, xno
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    • Edward I, 1239-1307, King of England and Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine
    • England and Netherlands
    • This English manuscript contains a number of legal texts from the 12th and the 14th centuries.
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    London. British Library, Add MS 4899
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • Hoby, Edward, 1560-1617, politician and diplomat
    • England and Netherlands
    • selection of the Sermones (Sermons) by Bernard of Clairvaux (b. 1090, d. 1153), abbot of Clairvaux and
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    Durham. University Library, Add.MS. 1950/A/12
    Collection
    Durham University and Cathedral Library
    Library
    Durham. University Library
    Date
    early 12th century
    Language
    Latin
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    • England and Netherlands
    • The forms are the same as those of Missale ad usum ecclesie Westmonasteriensis, 168-172 and 186-192,
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    London. British Library, Harley MS 4984
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • Bentinck, Margaret Cavendish, 11 Feb 1715-17 Jul 1785, duchess of Portland, née Harley, collector of art and
    • Harley, Edward, 2 Jun 1689-16 Jun 1741, second earl of Oxford and Mortimer, book collector and patron
    • Chamberlayne, John, 1668-1723, translator and literary editor
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    Oxford. Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264, pt. II
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Bodleian Library
    Date
    c. 1400
    Language
    French, Old (842-ca. 1400)
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    • England and Netherlands
    • The English artist of the story of Alexander and Dindimus in this part was also responsible for one frontispiece
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    London. British Library, Harley MS 402
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • Miltiades, d 314, Saint, Pope, also known as 'Melchiades the African'
    • Gregory the Great, (b. c. 540, d. 604), theologian and Pope
    • Saint Jerome (b. 347, d. 420), priest and theologian
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    Oxford. Christ Church, Library, MS 145
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Christ Church, Library
    Date
    1301–1400
    Language
    English, Middle (1100-1500)
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    • England and Netherlands
    • MS 145 is also notable for its unusual page design.
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    Durham. Cathedral Library, MS. C.III.24
    Collection
    Durham University and Cathedral Library
    Library
    Durham. Cathedral Library
    Date
    early 12th century, [early 12th century]
    Language
    Latin
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    • Hermann of Reichenau, 1013-1054, also known as Hermannus Contractus
    • England and Netherlands
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    Oxford. Bodleian Library, MS. Hatton 42
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Bodleian Library
    Date
    before 988
    Language
    Latin
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    • Various authors including Dionysius Exiguus and Ansegisus.
    • England and Netherlands
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    Cambridge. Trinity College Library, MS O.9.38
    Collection
    Cambridge Digital Library
    Library
    Cambridge. Trinity College Library
    Date
    1440-1460
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    • John the Deacon of Rome, c 825-c 880, Deacon of Rome; also known as Johannes Hymonides
    • England and Netherlands
    • A miscellany of literary works in verse and prose; English and Latin; c.1450.
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    Oxford. Bodleian Library, MS. Broxb. 84.9
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Bodleian Library
    Date
    c. 1645
    Language
    No linguistic content
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    • Henry Lawes and others
    • England and Netherlands
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    London. British Library, Royal MS 13 A XI
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • Abbo of Fleury, c 945-1004, Saint, Abbot of Ramsey Abbey and Fleury Abbey
    • Bede the Venerable (b. c. 673, d. 735), monk and theologian
    • England and Netherlands
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    London. British Library, Cotton MS Nero A II
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • Origen (b. c. 185, d. 254), Christian scholar, ascetic and theologian
    • Saint Jerome (b. 347, d. 420), priest and theologian
    • John Cassian (b. c. 360, d. c. 435), monk and theologian
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    Oxford. Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 683
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Bodleian Library
    Date
    12th century, beginning
    Language
    Latin
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    • Gregory I, c 540-604, Saint, Pope; also known as 'the Great'
    • England and Netherlands
    • Initial RSee also MS. Bodl. 253 which is part of the same manuscript.
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    Oxford. Christ Church, Library, MS 152
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Christ Church, Library
    Date
    1401–1500
    Language
    English, Middle (1100-1500)
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    • Troilus and Criseyde.
    • England and Netherlands
    • The text of John Lydgate's poems includes 'The churl and the bird' and 'The sege of Thebes'.