Sicily
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Island south of Italy. Robert, King of Sicily, told Petrarch under oath that letters were far dearer to him than his kingdom.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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IV. The Old Testament Surpasses the New in Allegorical Richness
— Robert, King of Sicily, said letters are far dearer to him than his kingdom
"Robert, King of Sicily, was so delighted with letters, especially sacred ones, that he said to him under oath"