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The Book That Saved a Language When Empires Tried to Kill It
A scholar, appointed to lead a war-torn country he never reached, makes a decision that reshapes how the Irish language survives the 17th century.
The Book That Saved a Language When Empires Tried to Kill It
This episode explores the life of Aodh Mac Aingil, a scholar whose actions ensured the survival of the Irish language against overwhelming odds. It delves into the extraordinary measures taken when a person's homeland can no longer protect what they cherish.
Person: Aodh Mac Aingil (Mac Aingil, Hugo Magnesius)
Date: 1597
Location: County Down, Rome, Salamanca, Leuven
Event: Nine Years'…
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