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370–430 · ancient Roman author (5th century)
Also known as: Macrobius Ambrosius Theodosius, Ambroise Théodose Macrobe, Ambrosius Theodosius Macrobius, Амвросий Феодосий Макробий, ماكروبيوس, 마크로비우스
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