Two Neglected Paladins of Charlemagne: Erich of Friuli and Gerold of Bavaria
@article{Ross1945TwoNP, title={Two Neglected Paladins of Charlemagne: Erich of Friuli and Gerold of Bavaria}, author={James Bruce Ross}, journal={Speculum}, year={1945}, volume={20}, pages={212 - 235} }
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