Albanus

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• Albanus was a Roman cognomen meaning "of Alba", referring to the ancient city Alba Longa.
  • Albanus, soldier who became Christian martyr St Alban

See also: Albinus ("white"), Albanius ("of Albania"?)

• The Alban Hills southeast of Rome were known as Albanus Mons to the Romans, and Lago Albano in the Alban Hills was called Albanus Lacus.

• The Albanus Glacier is located in Antarctica near the Tapley Mountains.

• The galeasse Albanus was a ship that sailed in the Baltic Sea during the early 20th century. A replica has since been built.

• Albanus is a rare make of guitar. There also Albanus violins.