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- ↑ Cawley, Charles (2008-10-08). "Princes d'Orange 1171-1393 (Baux)". Medieval Lands Project: Provence, kings, comtes and nobility. Foundation for Medieval Genealogy. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
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