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A shout that tore hell's concave, and beyond / Frightened the reign of Chaos and old Night.

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John Milton
Age: 65 †
Born: 1608
Born: December 9
Died: 1674
Died: November 8
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Frightened
Chaos
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Hell
Night
Concave
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