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This wonder (as wonders last) lasted nine daies.

John Heywood

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John Heywood
Age: 83 †
Born: 1497
Born: January 1
Died: 1580
Died: January 1
Aphorist
Playwright
Poet
Politician
Writer
London
England
Wonder
Lasts
Last
Lasted
Wonders
Nine

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