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Most brilliant star upon the crest of Time Is England. England!

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Alexander Smith
Age: 36 †
Born: 1830
Born: December 31
Died: 1867
Died: January 5
Poet
Cille Mheàrnaig
Stars
Upon
Time
Crest
Brilliant
Star
England

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