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A16211 A relation of the death of the most illustrious lord, Sigr. Troilo Sauelli, a Baron of Rome who was there beheaded, in the castle of Sant-Angelo, on the 18. of April, 1592. With a preface, conteyning diuers particulers, which are wholy necessary to be knowne, for the better vnderstanding of the relation it selfe. Biondi, Giuseppe, 1537-1598.; Matthew, Tobie, Sir, 1577-1655. 1620 (1620) STC 3134; ESTC S102706 52,485 246

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