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    Samson

    Birth: unknown

    Death: unknown

    Alternate First Name: Sampson

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Character in Christian Old Testament Book of Judges, Israelite warrior and judge, drew his strength from his hair that was cut by his lover and betrayer, Delilah, mentioned in letter written by William H. Seward to his daughter Frances "Fanny" Seward dated September 19, 1859 during his visit to Israel. 

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Character in Christian Old Testament Book of Judges, Israelite warrior and judge, drew his strength from his hair that was cut by his lover and betrayer, Delilah, mentioned in letter written by William H. Seward to his daughter Frances "Fanny" Seward dated September 19, 1859 during his visit to Israel.
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Samson - Encyclopaedia Brittanica
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