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What is the full title of Saxo Grammaticus?

  • Saxo cognomine Shortus

  • Saxo cognomine Longus

  • Saxo cognomine Magnus

  • Saxo cognomine Maximus

Answer

Saxo cognomine Longus is the full title of Saxo Grammaticus, a Danish chronicler who wrote Gesta Danorum, a comprehensive history of Denmark from its legendary origins to the early 12th century. Saxo Grammaticus is generally considered to be the father of Danish historiography.
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