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Damasus I
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305–384 · pope

Also known as: Damasus I., Damasius I., Damasus, Pope Damasus I, Дамасий I, داماسوس الأول

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Known works

  • Damasi epigrammata
  • Opuscula, et gesta
  • Epigrammata Damasiana
  • Epigrammata Damasiana recensuit et adnotavit Antonius Ferrua
  • Sancti Damasi Papae Opuscula, et gesta