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Against her foes Religion well defends Her sacred truths, but often fears her friends.

George Crabbe

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George Crabbe
Age: 79 †
Born: 1754
Born: December 24
Died: 1834
Died: February 3
Entomologist
Medicine
Poet
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Aldeburgh
Suffolk
Friends
Religion
Often
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Wells
Foes
Well
Foe
Truths
Fears
Sacred

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