Albinus

British

/ ælˈbiːnəs /

noun

another name for Alcuin

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He allied with Albinus so that he could crush Niger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The book centers on Albert Albinus, a middle-aged art critic who takes a special interest in Margot Peters, a 17-year-old aspiring actress and model.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2020

“It was very echo-y, and there were no phones back then,” Albinus said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 7, 2015

The book’s hero, the hapless Albinus, is introduced into the story as a picture expert called in to consult on the case.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 4, 2014

And since Severus judged it dangerous to reveal himself as an enemy to both of them, he decided to attack Pescennius Niger and to trick Albinus.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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