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Richard de Bury was also known as:
Richard Aungerville
Richard de Bury was noted for:
Writing a book about the love of books known as the Philobiblon. De Bury was also High Chancellor and Treasurer of England and rose to the post of Bishop of Durham.
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About Richard de Bury:
For more about Richard de Bury, see Philobiblon: A book about books by a 14th-century book lover by your Guide.
Richard de Bury Resources:
Philobiblon: A book about books by a 14th-century book lover
The Love of Books: the complete text of the Philobiblon
The Love of Books: the complete text of the Philobiblon
Richard de Bury on the Web:
Catholic Encyclopedia: Richard de Bury
Brief bio from a Catholic perspective.
Cambridge History of English and American Literature: Richard de Bury
Concise overview of de Bury and his work.
Book, Manuscript and Printing History
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