John Bourchier, 2nd Baron Berners

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Also Known As	John Bourchier
Born	c.1467 • England
Died	March 16, 1532 or March 16, 1533 • Calais? • France
Notable Works	“The Boke Huon de Bordeuxe” • “The Golden Boke of Marcus Aurelius”

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