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Gilbert

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Gilbert Pronislav


Artwork of Gilbert from Three Houses.


Knight of House Blaiddyd

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Age
  • 55–56 (Part I)
  • 60–61 (Part II)
Birthday

26th of the Guardian Moon (January 26th)
Imperial Year 1124

Height

186 cm

Family
Nationality

Faerghus

Starting class

Fortress Knight

Voiced by

Appearance(s)

Three Houses

I turned my back on everything I swore to protect. My sins are countless. I will bear the weight of my guilt for as long as I live.
— Gilbert to Byleth

Gilbert Pronislav (pronounced /⁠gɪlbɝt⁠/[key], Japanese: ギルベルト=プロスニラフ Gilbert Prosnilav), born Gustave Eddie Dominic[2] (pronounced /⁠'gustɑv 'ɛdi 'domɪnɪc⁠/[key], Japanese: ギュスタヴ=エディ=ドミニク Gustav Eddie Dominic), is a playable character appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He is a member of the Knights of Seiros.

Biography

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Gilbert was born Gustave Eddie Dominic, brother of Baron Dominic of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. He was originally a common soldier before being personally knighted by King Lambert and assigned to act as a combat instructor for both him and his son Dimitri. When the Tragedy of Duscur occurred, he personally saved Dimitri's life, but was far too late to save Lambert. Descending into self-loathing as a result of his failure, Gustave abandoned his wife and daughter Annette to travel to Garreg Mach Monastery, where he joined the Knights of Seiros under the name Gilbert.

Gilbert is introduced to Byleth shortly before the mission to subdue Miklan and his bandits, and accompanies them to Conand Tower and aids them in the battle. When Edelgard declares war on the Church of Seiros, he fights in the Battle of Garreg Mach on the Church's side, but is defeated. Afterwards, he returns to Faerghus and resumes his role as a knight of the Kingdom.

On the Silver Snow route, after the Resistance takes control of the Great Bridge of Myrddin, he approaches the group to request military aid on behalf of Dimitri, who is planning to attack the Empire. Seteth grants them passage through Myrddin, but their troops are too exhausted for him to supply reinforcements. Gilbert is later killed in action in the Battle at Gronder. On the Azure Moon route, Gilbert spends the five year interim investigating rumors of Dimitri's survival and eventually tracks him down to Garreg Mach Monastery. He joins Byleth and the Kingdom army and serves in an advisory capacity throughout the war with the Empire. Gilbert makes no direct storyline appearances in Part II on the Verdant Wind route; if Annette was recruited however, she mentions in Chapter 18 that he was seen in the Battle at Gronder on Faerghus's side and was last seen carrying Dimitri's dead body away.[3] On the Crimson Flower route, Gilbert is one of the commanders of the combined Kingdom/Church army in the final battle in Fhirdiad; he can be either circumvented or slain at the player's discretion.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

Gilbert is an allied NPC in Chapter 5 and can be interacted with at Garreg Mach Monastery from Chapters 5 through 12. He can tutor the player in lances, axes, heavy armor, and riding. He is a playable character on the Azure Moon route and appears twice as a midboss on the Crimson Flower route.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Recruitment: Azure Moon Chapter 13, automatically from turn 3.

Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats

Max HP 60~61 Luck 10~11
Strength 25~26 Defense 29~30
Magic 9~10 Resistance 7~8
Dexterity 17~18+4 Charm 16~17+3
Speed 2~3
Inventory Abilities
 Steel Axe
 Intermediate Seal
 Veteran Knight
 Axefaire
 Weight -5
 Lance Prowess Lv 4
 Axe Prowess Lv 4
 Authority Lv 2
 Dexterity +4
 Rally Defense
Combat arts Spells Battalion
 Smite
 Helm Splitter
 Spike
--  Seiros Armored Co. Lv 3
 Onslaught
Skill Levels
Swords Lances Axes Bows Brawling Reason Faith Authority Heavy Armor Riding Flying
E B+ B+ E E E E D+ B C E
-- Strength Strength -- -- -- -- -- Strength Strength --

Gilbert's stats vary upon joining in chapter 13 due to a single timeskip autolevel which he takes at his fortress knight growths. Gilbert can reclass to Noble, Fighter and Armored Knight. He also possesses the following abilities and combat arts, which can be equipped at the player's choice:

Neutral - Chapter 5

See also: The Gautier Inheritance

Normal Hard Maddening

Stats
Max HP 43 Luck 10
Strength 15 Defense 15
Magic 8 Resistance 7
Dexterity 12 Charm 9+5
Speed 2
Inventory Abilities
 Steel Axe  Axefaire
 Weight -5
Combat arts Spells Battalion
-- --  Knights of Seiros Lv 3
 Blaze
Skill Levels
Swords Lances Axes Bows Brawling Reason Faith Authority Heavy Armor Riding Flying Class mastery
E C C E E E E C B E E

Enemy - Black Eagles Chapter 12

See also: The Battle of Garreg Mach (Black Eagles)

Normal Hard Maddening

Stats
Max HP 58 Luck 10
Strength 22 Defense 30
Magic 8 Resistance 7
Dexterity 14 Charm 12+3
Speed 2
Inventory Abilities
 Tomahawk
 Silver Axe
 Veteran Knight
 Axefaire
 Weight -5
 Pavise
 Aegis
 Keen Intuition
 Armored Effect Null
 Axe Prowess Lv 5
Combat arts Spells Battalion
-- --  Seiros Armored Co. Lv 1
 Onslaught
Skill Levels
Swords Lances Axes Bows Brawling Reason Faith Authority Heavy Armor Riding Flying Class mastery
E E B E E E E D B E E

Enemy - Crimson Flower Chapter 18

See also: The Fight for Fhirdiad

Normal Hard Maddening

Stats
Max HP 68 Luck 10
Strength 28 Defense 37
Magic 8 Resistance 7
Dexterity 17 Charm 15+5
Speed 2
Inventory Abilities
 Tomahawk
 Silver Axe
 Veteran Knight
 Axefaire
 Weight -5
 Pavise
 Aegis
 Keen Intuition
 Armored Effect Null
 Axe Prowess Lv 5
Combat arts Spells Battalion
-- --  Knights of Seiros Lv 5
 Blaze
Skill Levels
Swords Lances Axes Bows Brawling Reason Faith Authority Heavy Armor Riding Flying Class mastery
E E B E E E E C B E E

Growth rates when reclassed

Main article: Gilbert/Stats

Abilities

Ability set
Ability Learned at
Veteran Knight Personal ability, innate and unremovable
Sword Prowess Swords E+; replaced with higher levels at Swords D+, C+, B+, and A+
Wrath Strike Swords D
Grounder Swords C
Axebreaker Swords B
Sword Crit +10 Swords S
Swordfaire Swords S+
Lance Prowess Innate; replaced with higher levels at Lances A+
Tempest Lance Innate
Knightkneeler Innate
Shatter Slash Innate
Swordbreaker Innate
Glowing Ember Lances A
Lance Crit +10 Lances S
Lancefaire Lances S+
Axe Prowess Innate; replaced with higher levels at Axes A+
Smash Innate
Helm Splitter Innate
Spike Innate
Lancebreaker Innate
Axe Crit +10 Axes S
Axefaire Axes S+
Bow Prowess Bows E+; replaced with higher levels at Bows D+, C+, B+, and A+
Curved Shot Bows D
Close Counter Bows C
Bow Crit +10 Bows S
Bowfaire Bows S+
Brawling Prowess Brawling E+; replaced with higher levels at Brawling D+, C+, B+, and A+
Fading Blow Brawling D
Rushing Blow Brawling C
Healing Focus Brawling B
Brawl Crit +10 Brawling S
Fistfaire Brawling S+
Reason Reason E+; replaced with higher levels at Reason D+, C+, B+, and A+
Black Magic Range +1 Reason S
Black Tomefaire Reason S+
Faith Faith E+; replaced with higher levels at Faith D+, C+, B+, and A+
White Magic Range +1 Faith S
White Tomefaire Faith S+
Authority Innate; replaced with higher levels at Authority C+, B+, and A+
Rally Defense Innate
Battalion Wrath Authority C
Defensive Tactics Authority B
Offensive Tactics Authority S+
Weight -3 Innate
Smite Innate
Weight -5 Heavy Armor A+
Armored Effect Null Heavy Armor S+
Dexterity +4 Innate
Movement +1 Riding A+
Cavalry Effect Null Riding S+
Alert Stance Flying B
Alert Stance+ Flying A+
Flying Effect Null Flying S+
The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items.

Spell list

Spell Learned at
Thunder Reason D
Thoron Reason C
Heal Faith D
Nosferatu Faith D+
Ward Faith C

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Gilbert is a prepromoted Fortress Knight, automatically joining Byleth's group during the beginning of Part II on the Azure Moon route but is otherwise unavailable in the other three routes. His personal skill, Veteran Knight, slightly reduces his damage taken as long as he has a battalion equipped. He has high bases and growths in HP, strength, dexterity, and defense, solidifying him as a physical tank, conversely having very low luck and resistance, leaving him vulnerable to magic and critical hits. His base speed is extremely low for his join time, at a paltry base of 2 (technically 8, due to the Fortress Knight class's speed modifier of -6). His low speed base can be somewhat remedied by immediately promoting him to a Warrior, bumping up his speed to 14, which will at least save him from being doubled by most enemies during the first few chapters of Part II on lower difficulties. This does not help him become faster however, since his speed growth in the same is also low, at 30% without class modifiers.

One of Gilbert's main issues is that he joins at a somewhat late point in the game when the player is very likely to have trained various different units excelling at various roles, who already had several chapters worth of tutoring back in Part I. At best, Gilbert can serve as a decent filler tank unit in Dedue's absence until the latter's return in chapter 16 (provided War for the Weak was completed back in Part I), then Gilbert is better off benched from that point onward since it takes too much time and investment to further train him into anything else aside from the classes he has already unlocked at base.

That being said, Gilbert can still be made into a fully adequate tank in his base class line. For one, a Kingdom Armored Co. and Silver Shield will get Gilbert to a minimum of 40 Prt, enough to reliably tank physical enemies for the next three maps. His high physical bulk also means he, unlike most other units, is never concerned about being one-rounded by fast physical attackers like the 35 AS Falcon Knights in Chapter 14 or Swordmasters later on in the game. In the later stages of the game he should focus on raising his Authority to at least B so he can use the Duscur Heavy Soldiers, and receive any Giant Shells the player has on hand, to maximize his Prt. While his offense will stay poor, he will be able to survive even War Masters in the late game by stacking defense boosts.

Should the player still wish to use Gilbert anyway in spite of being generally outperformed by his peers, then there are some promotion options that he can undertake to raise him on par with other player units. Firstly, a promotion to a Brigand to obtain Death Blow is recommended for an increase to his strength when attacking on player phase. In contrast to Dedue, Gilbert has a boon in Riding, allowing him to easily pursue the Great Knight or Paladin certification. As for any classes that require skill proficiencies that Gilbert has no prior training in, they are generally difficult for him to acquire due to his late join time. He would greatly appreciate strong endgame classes such as the Wyvern Lord or War Master, both of which are excellent front-line fighters, with one having excellent mobility and Canto while the other has high innate crit rate and, if mastered, Quick Riposte. Both are time consuming, albeit not unrealistic, for him to achieve; since he already starts with high weapon ranks in Lances and Axes, he can set his skill goal to either only Flying or Brawling, respectively, allowing him to reasonably promote into these classes by mid to late Part II.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Role

Gustave (known as "Gilbert" during the prologue) appears as an NPC on the Azure Gleam route and as a sub boss on the Scarlet Blaze and Golden Wildfire routes. While he is not playable, he has some unused playable character data.

Stats


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Neutral - Blue Lions Chapter 3

See also: Crisis in Fhirdiad
Stats
Max HP 4662 Luck 8
Strength 13 Defense 21
Magic 8 Resistance 2
Dexterity 12 Charm 11
Speed 5
Inventory Abilities
 Iron Axe  Impregnable
 Lance Buster Lv 3
Skill Levels
Swords Lances Axes
Bows Brawling Tomes

Neutral - Azure Gleam Chapter 8

See also: The Blood-Stained Lance

Easy Normal Hard Maddening

Stats
Max HP 6917 Luck 14
Strength 30 Defense 48
Magic 16 Resistance 3
Dexterity 27 Charm 25
Speed 11
Inventory Abilities
 Steel Axe  Impregnable
 Lance Buster Lv 3
Skill Levels
Swords Lances Axes
Bows Brawling Tomes

Enemy - Scarlet Blaze Chapter 11

See also: The West's Last Stand

Easy Normal Hard Maddening

Stats
Max HP 7642 Luck 16
Strength 36 Defense 57
Magic 18 Resistance 4
Dexterity 32 Charm 30
Speed 13
Inventory Abilities
 Silver Axe+10  Impregnable
 Lance Buster Lv 3
Skill Levels
Swords Lances Axes
Bows Brawling Tomes

Personality


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Gilbert is deeply serious, faithful, and polite. He doesn't talk much about himself, making it hard to get to know him, but he does love fishing and cooking.

In the years following the Tragedy of Duscur, Gilbert submitted himself to a self-imposed exile from Faerghus. He left behind his wife and child and he began to serve the Knights of Seiros. He feels great guilt at being unable to save the rest of Dimitri's family. In his exile he wrote letters to his wife and daughter, but he never sent them. If he reconciles with Annette, he gives her the letters he wrote over the years and tells her she may do with them as she wishes.

Supports

Main article: Gilbert/Supports

Endings

Gilbert, Veteran Patriot (single ending)
Gilbert returned to Fhirdiad and resumed his duty as a knight, faithfully serving King Dimitri for many years. When he finally retired, it is said he spent the rest of his days coaching the young prince in the art of combat.

Byleth, Guardian of Order & Gilbert, Veteran Patriot
When Byleth took on the role of archbishop in Rhea's place, <he/she> devoted <himself/herself> to official business as the new leader of the Church of Seiros. Reaching an agreement with the Kingdom, <he/she> worked tirelessly on the restoration and development of all of Fódlan. Behind <his/her> achievements was the knight Gustave, formerly known as Gilbert of the Knights of Seiros, who remained always by the archbishop's side. Byleth came to rely on Gustave for nearly everything. It is said that <he/she> continued to call upon Gustave for instruction and advice well into his retirement.

Dimitri, Savior King & Gilbert, Veteran Patriot
Dimitri assumed the throne of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and spent his life ruling justly over Fódlan. At his side was the knight, Gustave, who had discarded the name of Gilbert and reaffirmed his oath of fealty to the royal family. After many more years of service, in which the trust between them grew and never wavered, Gustave finally wished to retire. Though he bristled slightly at Dimitri's request to look after and tutor the young prince, it is said that Gustave took on that duty with due patience and solemnity for the remainder of his life.

Annette, Bloomed Overachiever & Gilbert, Veteran Patriot
Gustave discarded the name of Gilbert and reaffirmed his oath of fealty to King Dimitri and the royal family. After returning to Fhirdiad, he reunited with his wife, who had returned to live with Baron Dominic, and his beloved daughter, Annette, who had begun teaching at the capital's school of sorcery. Though it was initially an awkward reunion, over time the family rekindled their love for one another. As the shadow of war receded from the Kingdom, the three spent their days happily making up for lost time.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Unfortunately, you must die here. You should never have defied the goddess.
— Gilbert, as an enemy in Black Eagles Chapter 12.
If you side with the Empire... If you turn your sword on the church and on the Kingdom... I care not who you are. I will end you just the same.
— Gilbert, as an enemy fighting Byleth in Black Eagles Chapter 12.
Gilbert: Annette, throw down your arms!
Annette: I'm sorry, Father. But I have made my choice. I'm not going back to the monastery, to the Kingdom, or to you, Father!
Gilbert: Forgive me, Goddess. Annette. If you side with the Empire, I will have no choice but to kill you.

— Gilbert, as an enemy fighting Annette in Black Eagles Chapter 12.
I was trusted to protect the future of the nation. The royal bloodline itself! I cannot yield! I will fulfill my duty even if I must forfeit my life!
— Gilbert as an enemy in Crimson Flower Chapter 18
I can only lament that you chose to side with the Empire. I am a royal knight, and I will destroy all of His Majesty's foes!
— Gilbert as an enemy fighting Byleth in Crimson Flower Chapter 18
Gilbert: Annette. I knew this day would come.
Annette: Yes... And so did I, Father. Be warned that I will push you aside, even if I must use force to do it.
Gilbert: I understand. Goddess... this is surely a chastisement from you.

— Gilbert as an enemy fighting Annette in Crimson Flower Chapter 18.
Cornelia: Ah, your face brings back memories... Still alive, are we, Gustave?
Gilbert: Prattle on, Cornelia. Faerghus will not be cowed by the likes of you.
Cornelia: How very dull...

— Gilbert, fighting Cornelia in Azure Moon Chapter 18.
Gilbert: Annette, throw down your arms! Would you really fight your father?
Annette: I can't do it, Father. I can't betray Mother and my uncle! If I have to defeat you, then so be it!

— Unused dialogue between Gilbert and an enemy Annette in Azure Moon Chapter 18.
Gilbert: My brother, I beg you...the Relic!
Baron Dominic: I do not wish to repeat myself! If you want it that badly, slay me and claim it for your own!

— Gilbert, fighting Baron Dominic in Weathervanes of Fódlan.

Critical quotes

Make your peace!
— Gilbert in Part II
So many openings.
— Gilbert in Part II
It's over!
— Gilbert in Part II
I see right through you.
— Gilbert in Part II

Defeat quotes

I have yet to be forgiven... For now, I must retreat.
— Gilbert's retreat quote as a playable character and as an NPC in Part I.
Your Highness, I entreat you... Please, protect Faerghus...
— Gilbert's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II.
It's time to retreat. I cannot afford to fall here.
— Gilbert's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II.
In my master's name, I cannot allow myself to fall here... I must withdraw.
— Gilbert's defeat quote as an enemy in Black Eagles Chapter 12
Majesty... I beg...forgiveness... My promise to you... I...could not...
— Gilbert's death quote as an enemy in Crimson Flower Chapter 18

Other quotes

Main article: Gilbert/Quotes

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Gilbert is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher; he was not featured as Gustave.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Gilbert
Old Knight of the Guardian, Gilbert
Fódlan

Male

Axe

Armor
"I may have slowed a step in recent years, but I pledge to you the full extent of my abilities."
Attack: 60 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 4
Class: Fortress Knight Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 3
Veteran Warrior: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap 1 other ally] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +10 attack.
Armor Expertise: [Always] If this unit is being attacked by a non-Tome, this unit gains +20 attack.
Card #B22-099N • Artist: Akihiro Mibuta
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Gilbert .

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Three Houses
Knight of House Blaiddyd
ブレーダッド家の騎士
Three Houses
(Part I, unused)
Knight of Seiros
セイロス騎士団の騎士

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round Placement Character Votes
CYL 4
(2020)
583
Gilbert
Three Houses (Academy arc)
120
CYL 5
(2021)
590
Gilbert
Three Houses (Academy arc)
84
(−36)
CYL 6
(2022)
541
(−51)

Gilbert
Three Houses (Academy arc)
119
CYL 7
(2023)
586
Gilbert
Three Houses (Academy arc)
67
(−52)
CYL 8
(2024)
591
Gilbert
Three Houses (Academy arc)
70
CYL 9
(2025)
523
(−68)

Gilbert
Three Houses (Academy arc)
73
(+3)
CYL 10
(2026)
441
(−82)

Gilbert
Three Houses (Academy arc)
69
(−4)
Total results This character has 7 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. 602

Trivia

  • As an NPC unit in Chapter 5, Gilbert does not have his personal ability equipped.
  • One of the "impactful conversations" Gilbert can have while having tea with Byleth is "Favorite sweets..." However, Gilbert dislikes receiving Tasty Baked Treats as gifts and does not like most of the sweet items on the Dining Hall menu. He even actively dislikes Peach Sorbet and Saghert and Cream.
  • Gilbert is one of the three playable characters in Three Houses, along with Dedue and Raphael, who can have a 0% in any growth rate, specifically 0% Resistance as a Brawler.

Etymology and other languages

Gilbert

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Gilbert Pronislav

Full name, known by just Gilbert in most menus. Gilbert is a given name of Norman-French origin meaning "bright pledge".

Japanese

ギルベルト=プロスニラフ

Gilbert Prosnilav. Named after Gilbert Blythe, a character from the Anne of Green Gables series of novels. He is the husband of the titular Anne Shirley, which is reflected in-game with the character having a daughter named Annette.

Spanish

Gilbert Pronislav

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French

Gilbert Pronislav

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German

Gilbert Pronislav

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Italian

Gilbert Pronislav

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Portuguese

Gilbert

Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes.

Korean

길베르트 프로스닐라프

Gilbert Prosnilav

Simplified Chinese

吉尔伯特·普罗尼斯拉夫

Gilbert Pronislav

Traditional Chinese

吉爾伯特·普羅尼斯拉夫

Gilbert Pronislav

Gustave

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Gustave Eddie Dominic

Gustave is likely from the Swedish name Gustaf, likely meaning "staff of the greats".[4] Eddie is another form of Eddy, a diminutive of Edward, an English name meaning "rich guard".[5] Dominic derives from the Latin name Dominicus, meaing "of the Lord".[6]

Japanese

ギュスタヴ=エディ=ドミニク

Gustav Eddie Dominic

Spanish

Gustave Eddie Dominic

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French

Gustave Eddie Dominic

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German

Gustave Eddie Dominic

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Italian

Gustave Eddie Dominic

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Korean

구스타브 에디 도미닉

Gustave Eddie Dominic

Simplified Chinese

古斯塔夫·艾迪·多米尼克

Gustave Eddie Dominic

Traditional Chinese

古斯塔夫‧艾迪‧多米尼克

Gustave Eddie Dominic

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Three Houses

Noble

Fortress Knight
Warriors: Three Hopes

Fortress Knight

CG images

Portraits

Concept artwork

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Credits
  2. "Your Grace, I humbly request that you call me by my true name. I am Gustave Eddie Dominic." — Gilbert, in his and Byleth's S Support, Fire Emblem: Three Houses
  3. "After the battle at Gronder, some people claim they saw my father. They said he walked off the battlefield clutching... His Highness's dead body..." — Annette in Verdant Wind Chapter 18, Fire Emblem: Three Houses
  4. Meaning, origin and history of the name Gustav - Behind the Name, Behind the Name, Retrieved: February 28, 2020
  5. Meaning, origin and history of the name Edward - Behind the Name, Behind the Name, Retrieved: February 28, 2020
  6. Meaning, origin and history of the name Dominic - Behind the Name, Behind the Name, Retrieved: February 28, 2020

External links

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