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Complutensian Polyglot Bible by Cisneros. Page of Genesis. E

Complutensian Polyglot Bible. Is the name given to the first printed polyglot ot the entire Bible, initiated and financed by spanish Cardinal Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1436-1517). Published in Complutum (Alcala de Henares), 1514-1417. Kingdom of Castile. Page of Genesis

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English Cathedrals - St Asaphs Cathedral

English Cathedrals - St Asaph's Cathedral - Cathedral - Tomb with railings in (foreground). Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals St Asaph Cathedral (Welsh: Eglwys Gadeiriol Llanelwy) is a cathedral in St Asaph, Denbighshire, north Wales. An Anglican church, it is the episcopal seat of the Bishop of St Asaph. The cathedral dates back 1, 400 years, while the current building dates from the 13th century. It is sometimes claimed to be the smallest Anglican cathedral in Great Britain. Date: circa 1900

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John Law (1671 A?i? 1729). Scottish economist. Dutch satiri

John Law (1671A?i?1729). Scottish economist. He was appointed Controller General of Finances of France under King Louis XV. In 1716 Law established the Banque G?n?rale in France, a private bank. Dutch satirical engraving. Colored

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