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Ludger
Ludger Ludger is a name of strong regional character in the Westphalian and Lower Rhine German tradition — it is associated with the missionary work of the early medieval Church and carries a combination of martial confidence and pastoral dedication. Characters named Ludger suit historical fiction set in the Carolingian-era German missions, as well as period novels set in the Rhineland or Westphalia.
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