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What was Ælfric's nationality?

  • Anglo-Saxon

  • Norman

  • Viking

  • Roman

Answer

Anglo-Saxon, Ælfric was a renowned English Benedictine monk, abbot, and archbishop of Canterbury during the 10th and 11th centuries. He is widely recognized for his significant contributions to Anglo-Saxon literature, particularly through his prolific writings in Old English, which played a crucial role in shaping the language and culture of England during that era.
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