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This 13th century Franciscan monk and scholar taught at Oxford and Paris, and is famous for his research into optics
He also studied alchemy and languages
He was censured and finally imprisoned by his own order for his scientific teachings
26 April, 1320
Declaration of Arbroath
Scottish nobles send a letter to the Pope affirming their loyalty to Robert the Bruce as king, ignoring papal objections
Who ordered the tide to retreat?
He ruled from 1016-1035
He was the son of Swein Forkbeard