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ROBERT ALEY

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Personal Details

Given Name
ROBERT
Surname
ALEY
Occupation
PROFESSOR

The Name Robert

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Bright fame or one whose fame shines brightly.
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The ALEY Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Dweller in an alley or narrow passage.
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Library of Congress

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