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Example sentences for: abbot

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In 1892 a millionaire, Abbot Kinney, planned construction of a replica of Venice here, but shortly after work started, oil was discovered and the idea was abandoned.
The Turks demanded their surrender, and when Abbot Gabriel refused, they attacked the monastery.
In addition to many impressive buildings, Tofukuji offers four remarkable and distinctive Zen gardens located in the hojo (abbot’s quarters).
The abbot was quite a collector; on display are an eclectic mix of local archaeological finds, clerical items, regional paintings, and costumes.
It was built in 1634 by the abbot of Kofukuji and is the oldest of its kind in the country.