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What does "FL" mean in the context of someone's birth and death dates?

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Please do not say Florida. Example:

Allan, N Fraser (Norman Fraser), fl 1911-1940

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  1. It means he was alive (flourished) during the given dates.


  2. flourished

    Date Code

    ca = both dates uncertain

    cb = birth uncertain

    cd = death uncertain

    fl = flourished (two dates give known period)  

    fb = birth unknown

    fd = death unknown

    No life span for any code beginning with f

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