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Balther is a literary character from one of several legends that Henry relates to Frances in the 18330814 travel letter. Balther attempts to kill St. Englebert and as a result, he receives the wrath of God. Him and his daughter Liba are forced to go into hiding until eventually they die from a lightning strike. 

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Biography: 
Balther is a literary character from one of several legends that Henry relates to Frances in the 18330814 travel letter. Balther attempts to kill St. Englebert and as a result, he receives the wrath of God. Him and his daughter Liba are forced to go into hiding until eventually they die from a lightning strike.
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Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
Legends of the Rhine
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
A. Hermann Bernard
Publisher Name: 
Gustav Quiel
Year: 
1870
Start Page: 
294
End Page: 
298
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