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A01197 The protestation of the most high and mightie Prince Frauncis, bothe sonne and brother of King, Duke of Allenson and of Eureux, Earle of Droux, & of Perche &c. Liuetenant General for the King in all his countries and dominions, protector of the libertie of the crowne of Fraunce, oppressed by the straungers. Translated out of frenche into English, and newely imprinted.; Protestation de treshaut et trespuissant prince François duc dÁlençon. English Anjou, François, duc d', 1554-1584. 1575 (1575) STC 11311; ESTC S118480 2,811 14

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