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Jacobus De Voragine Black-letter book hand by Jacobus de Voragine, from his Legenda aurea, 1312; in the British Museum, London (Add. 11,882).
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Also Known As Jacob of Voragine
Born 1228 or 1230 • Italy
Died July 13, 1298 or July 14, 1298 • Genoa • Italy
Notable Works “Golden Legend”

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Black-letter book hand by Jacobus de Voragine, from his Legenda aurea, 1312; in the British Museum, London (Add. 11,882).
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