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    Who closed the doors that saved the Library of Parliament from the fire that destroyed the rest of the Parliament Buildings?

    Question #79381. Asked by Spivee. (Apr 24 07 7:56 AM)


    lanfranco

    		Apparently, a clerk named Michael MacCormac ordered that the iron doors be shut:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Parliament

    Apr 24 07, 9:53 AM

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