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Also Known As	Marcus Antonius Muretus
Born	April 12, 1526 • Limoges • France
Died	June 4, 1585 (aged 59) • Rome • Italy
Notable Works	theatrical production • “Julius Caesar” • “Les Amours”
Subjects Of Study	Latin literature

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