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1160–1240 · French theologian, historian, priest and philosopher (died 1240)

Also known as: Jakob von Vitry, Jacobus de Vitriaco, Жак де Витри, ジャック・ド・ヴィトリ, ジャック・ド・ヴィトリー

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