Emperor Frederick II

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    Our work ... is to present things that are as they are.
    Frederick II Hohenstaufen (1194–1250)

    In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.
    Bible: New Testament, Luke 2:1.

    But since ‘tis only Fred,
    Who was alive and is dead,
    There’s no more to be said.
    —Unknown. On Prince Frederick (l. 11–13)