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Pope Gregory the Great

Pope and Doctor of the Church, mentioned in historical context.

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Also known as St. Gregory, Gregory, Pope

First appearance: lecture viii on the lineage of english literature i

Pope Gregory the Great first appears in 0010 lecture viii on the lineage of english literature i.

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