"Prester John" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Prester John}} Prester John
  1. (mediaeval folklore) A legendary Christian king of a distant Eastern or African kingdom. Categories (topical): Characters from folklore, Christianity, European folklore, Mythological figures Translations (legendary Christian king of a distant Eastern or African kingdom): Preste João [masculine] (Portuguese), Preste Juan [masculine] (Spanish)
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