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Was Columbanus one of the first identifiable writers in Hiberno-Latin?

  • Yes

  • No

  • It is unknown

  • Hiberno-Latin didn't have writers

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Yes, Columbanus was one of the first identifiable writers in Hiberno-Latin. Columbanus was a sixth-century Irish monk and missionary who founded a number of monasteries in Europe. He was also a prolific writer, and his works include letters, poems, and sermons. His writing is characterized by its use of Hiberno-Latin, a distinctive form of Latin that was used in Ireland during the Middle Ages.
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