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A18332 The life of B. Aloysius Gonzaga of the Society of Iesus eldest sonne of Ferdinand Prince of the S.R. Empire, and Marques of Castilion. Written in Latin by the R. Fa. Virgilius Ceparius of the same society. And translated into English by R.S. Cepari, Virgilio, ca. 1563-1631.; Stanford, Robert, attributed name.; R. S., gent. 1627 (1627) STC 4912; ESTC S117299 267,919 562

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