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The Liberty of the press is the Palladium of all the civil, political and religious rights of an Englishman.
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Junius
Age: 63 †
Born: 1511
Born: July 11
Died: 1575
Died: June 26
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Botanist
Head Teacher
Lexicographer
Ornithologist
Physician
University Teacher
San Diego
California
Junius
H. Junius (De Jonghe)
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Englishmen
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