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Álvaro Vaz de Almada, 1st Count of Avranches — Image of Álvaro Vaz de Almada, as it appeared on a 20th Century banknote Dom Álvaro Vaz de Almada, 1st Count of Avranches KG (c.1390 – 20 May 1449, Alverca do Ribatejo) was an illustrious Portuguese knight and nobleman, with a long and… … Wikipedia
First Council of Orléans — The First Council of Orléans was convoked by Clovis I in 511. Shortly before his death, Clovis called a synod of Gallic bishops to meet at Orléans to reform the church and create a strong link between the crown and the Catholic episcopate. 33… … Wikipedia
Coutances — • The Diocese comprises the entire department of La Manche and is a suffragan of the Archbishopric of Rouen Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Coutances Coutances … Catholic encyclopedia
Roman Catholic Diocese of Coutances — Saint Aubert, bishop of Avranches, was ordered by the Archangel Michael to start construction of what became Mont Saint Michel The Roman Catholic Diocese of Coutances (Lat:Constantiensis) is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic… … Wikipedia
Forests of Mara and Mondrem — The Forests of Mara and Mondrem (c. 1277–1536). Red dot: township within the forest; F: Frodsham; T: Tarporley; U: Utkinton; VR: Vale Royal Abbey; W: Weaverham The Forests of Mara and Mondrem were adjacent medieval forests in Cheshire, England,… … Wikipedia
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Vortigern — (pronEng|ˈvɔrtɨɡɝːn; also spelled Vortiger and Vortigen, and in Welsh Gwrtheyrn), was a 5th century warlord in Britain, a leading ruler among the Britons (Brythons). His existence is considered likely, though information about him is shrouded in… … Wikipedia