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Saint Bernard

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Saint Bernard see Bernard of Clairvaux, Saint ; Bernard of Menthon, Saint . For the two Alpine passes, see Saint Bernard .

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Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux , 1090?-1153, French churchman...Aug. 20. Bibliography: See W. Williams, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1952); T. Merton, The Last...Fathers (1954, repr. 1970); O. J. Egres, Saint Bernard, His Life and Teaching (1971); J. R... Read more
Saint Bernard
Saint Bernard two Alpine passes, both used since antiquity. The Great Saint Bernard (alt. 8,110 ft/2,472 m), on the Italian-Swi...Italy, was opened in 1964. The Little Saint Bernard (alt. 7,178 ft/2,188 m) connects Savoie... Read more
Saint Bernard
Saint Bernard breed of massive working dog...at the Hospice of the St. Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps for...Early in its history, the St. Bernard became a legendary figure...sense of direction, the St. Bernard was used primarily to guide...dog . Author not available, SAINT ... Read more
Saint Bernard of Menthon
Saint Bernard of Menthon , d. 1081?, Italian churchman, founder of the Alpine hospices of Saint Bernard . His life was spent working among...Feast: May 28. Author not available, BERNARD OF MENTHON, SAINT. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth... Read more
Great Saint Bernard
Great Saint Bernard pass: see Saint Bernard . Author not available, GREAT SAINT BERNARD. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2008 Read more

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