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TIL: Pier Donia was a farmer turned rebel leader after his wife was killed and his village sacked. He started a guerilla campaign, slaughtering many towns. His main weapon was a great sword. One on display weighed 14.6lbs and is 7 ft long. His sword was featured on "Forged in Fire" season 9.

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