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John Aubrey Biographer Antiquary So Called Lives Principal Aim

John Aubrey (1626-97) was a biographer and antiquary famous for "Brief Lives," which sought to document the lives of important figures of his time.

John Aubrey (1626-97) was a biographer and antiquary best known for "Brief Lives," aiming to record accurate accounts of prominent contemporaries.

Front John Aubrey
Back 1626-97
biographer and antiquary
best known for the so-called Brief Lives
his principal aim was to set down accurate records of foremost men of his own day

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