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A17988 The life of Bernard Gilpin a man most holy and renowned among the northerne English. Faithfully written by the Right Reverend Father in God George Carleton Lord Bishop of Chichester, and published for the sake of his common auditors, by whom it was long since earnestly desired.; Vita Bernardi Gilpini. English Carleton, George, 1559-1628.; Freake, William. 1629 (1629) STC 4647; ESTC S125899 43,782 70

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