is an historical character overlaid with legends. It is said
that he “raised mists and vapours which befriended Edward IV. at the
battle of Barnet.”
“[Friar Bungay is] the personification of the charlatan of science in
the 15th century.” —Lord Lytton [Bulwer Lytton]:The Last of
the Barons.
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