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King of Borneo [ambiguious] ( - )

Relevant locations: Lived at or near Borneo, Asia
Title (royalty or holy order) Borneo, Asia
References in Documents:
Petiver, Musei Petiveriani (1695-1703) 105. Anguis Borneocus viridis familiaris pertenuis. an Serpens Indicus, gracilis viridis in arboretis & fruticetis degens Æhætulla Ceylonensibus i. e. Oculis infestus. Mus. Indic. Herm: 8 & 92. Raii Syn. An. 331. This elegant and harmless Snake, the King of Borneo his Sons kept to play with, from whom my very obliging Friend Mr. Silvanus Landon procured it for me.