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Alboin

American  
[al-boin, -boh-in] / ˈæl bɔɪn, -boʊ ɪn /

noun

  1. died a.d. 573?, king of the Langobards 561?–573?


Alboin British  
/ ˈælbɔɪn, -bəʊɪn /

noun

  1. died 573 ad , king of the Lombards (565–73); conqueror of N Italy

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The Longobards under Alboin in Italy, § 76, 8.

From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.

The theme of the poem is the wandering of a poet, who makes his way to the courts of the most famous kings: Ermanaric the Goth, Gundahari the Burgundian, Alboin the Lombard, and many more.

From Medieval English Literature Home University of Modern Knowledge #43 by Ker, W. P. (William Paton)

The city of Pavia, which was strongly fortified, held out against them for four years, and then, on account of its strength and gallant resistance, was chosen by Alboin for its capital.

From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard

"No," said Alboin, "this royal hero must be buried with all his royal trappings."

From A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 by Dahn, Felix

"Come, Gisulf--clench your teeth--let us stand against this death-dealing King," cried Alboin.

From A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 by Dahn, Felix

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