Eppstein

The “someone” in this case is UC Irvine computer science prof David Eppstein, whose program and dictionary made short work of the string I gave it despite several errors in that ciphertext.

Solution to the Fringe Glyph Cipher 2009

Basically, Eppstein and Erica Sadun did all the real work here, and I combined the products of their efforts with a few minor tweaks.

Solution to the Fringe Glyph Cipher 2009

I am Seraphine Pisko's great nephew and knew the Eppstein family well.

Seraphine Eppstein Pisko. 2009

Sir Eppo, a brave and chivalrous knight—and a wealthy one to boot, as were his successors of Eppstein for many generations—was one day hunting in the forest, when he became separated from his attendants and lost his way.

Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Lewis Spence 1914

The story ends happily, for Sir Eppo and the maiden he had rescued were married soon after; and on the spot where they had first met was raised the castle of Eppstein.

Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Lewis Spence 1914

Of the castle of Eppstein, whose ruins still remain in a valley of the

Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Lewis Spence 1914

At the end of the interregnum Werner von Eppstein (1259-84) secured the election of

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

Siegfried II von Eppstein (1200-30) received in 1228 the right to crown the King of Bohemia – a right retained by Mainz until 1343.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

Siegfried I von Eppstein (1059-84) espoused the cause of the pope, promulgated the celibacy law of Gregory VII, and crowned Henry's two rivals, Rudolf of Swabia and Hermann of Luxemburg.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

Eppstein (1230-49), supported Innocent III against the Swabians, ratified the deposition of the emperor, and crowned two of his rivals.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913