Alain de Solminihac
Alain de Solminihac (1593-1659) was a French reforming bishop, abbot of Chancelade and later bishop of Cahors, recognize…
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Alain de Solminihac (1593-1659) was a French reforming bishop, abbot of Chancelade and later bishop of Cahors, recognize…
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