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Longobard [ˈlɒŋgəˌbɑːd] n pl -bards, -bardi [-ˌbɑːdɪ] (Social Science / Peoples) a rare name for an ancient Lombard Longobardian , Longobardic adj How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 68) Here he seeks to reinforce this argument by pointing out that certain Longobard kings gave cities and towns to the church, and their example was followed by Pipin, Charlemagne, and some German emperors, with the consent of their peoples. During the Middle Ages, the Longobard, Muslim and Byzantine cultures all left their mark upon the city, which later passed into the hands of various ruling dynasties, including the Anjevin and the Aragon. According to John the Deacon in the early eleventh century, the inhabitants of this first Venice fled to the islands of the lagoon to escape the Longobard invasions, carrying their relics with them. |
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