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385–461 · 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland

Also known as: Patrick von Irland, Apostle of Ireland, Cothirthiacus, Enlightener of Ireland, Maewyn, Maewyn Succat

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Columbanus543–615
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Muirchú maccu Machtheni600–700
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Bede672–735
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