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Almeyda, Queen of Granada

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Description: The Moorish Almeyda has been hostage to the King of Castile and loves his son. She is returned as heir to Granada on her father's death and she re-joins the Moors.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1796 February 19
Call number: mssLA 1113
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