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Benedict Grossus, Son of Pucelle
Benedict, 12th Century–13th Century
Benedict, 12th Century–13th Century Benedict Grossus (possibly known in Hebrew as Berekhiah ben Elias) was a wealthy moneylender in England.
Content by Benedict Grossus, Son of Pucelle
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Quitclaim for Rent (Lincolnshire, England)
This receipt of a rent payment appears in Latin and Hebrew. The Latin version, translated here, identifies Aaron of Lincoln and Benedict Grossus as the recipients of a payment from the people of…
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Quitclaim for Rent (Lincolnshire, England)
Aaron the Jew of Lincoln and Benedictus Grossus son of Pucelle send greetings to all who view this. Know that the people of Barton have paid us ten pounds sterling for the Michaelmas following…