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Tiburce

Cecilia's brother-in-law who converts to Christianity.

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Also known as quoth Tiburce

First appearance: The Second Nun's Tale

Tiburce shows up with force in The Second Nun's Tale. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Brother of Valerian, converted by Cecilia, baptized by Urban, and martyred alongside Valerian.
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Tiburce first appears in 0068 the second nun s tale.

In The Second Nun's Tale: Brother of Valerian, converted by Cecilia, baptized by Urban, and martyred alongside Valerian.

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CECecilePAPalamonALAlmachiusDADamianMEMeliboeusTITiburce

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