Solomon

The English Solomon. James I., called by Sully “the wisest fool in Christendom.” (1566, 1603–1625.)

Henry VII. was so called for his wise policy in uniting the York and Lancaster factions. (1457, 1485–1509.)

Solomon of France. Charles V., le Sage. (1337, 1364–1380.)

St. Louis or Louis IX. (1215, 1226–1270.)

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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