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Translation of Bible

England · Religion / Roman Catholic Church. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Chronological records

1388

John Purcey1388

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Completes the 1st translation of the entire Bible into English

Names involved

John Purcey

Provenance

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