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... became converted to Roman Catholicism and in 1575 went to Rome , where he joined the Society of Jesus and became a professor of Hebrew at the Roman College . He returned to England as a missionary in 1586 , becoming Jesuit superior in ...
... became converted to Roman Catholicism and in 1575 went to Rome , where he joined the Society of Jesus and became a professor of Hebrew at the Roman College . He returned to England as a missionary in 1586 , becoming Jesuit superior in ...
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... became after 1791. In 1793 , at David's re- quest , he was named a member of the French Revolutionary Tribunal , although he took no part in its fatal decisions . Known for the charm of his manner and conversation , as well as for his ...
... became after 1791. In 1793 , at David's re- quest , he was named a member of the French Revolutionary Tribunal , although he took no part in its fatal decisions . Known for the charm of his manner and conversation , as well as for his ...
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... became a part of the legend in the 17th century . In most accounts he was struck blind or dead . The Godiva procession , from 1678 part of Coventry Fair , is held every seven or eight years . It has been suggested that the story really ...
... became a part of the legend in the 17th century . In most accounts he was struck blind or dead . The Godiva procession , from 1678 part of Coventry Fair , is held every seven or eight years . It has been suggested that the story really ...
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