Michaele Ghislieri is elected Pope Pius V

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Michaele Ghislieri is elected Pope Pius V. He is to hold this post until his death in 1572, and become known for putting principle over individuals, famously prosecuting eight French Bishops for heresy, and taking a firm stance against nepotism.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Michaele Ghislieri is elected Pope Pius V". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15047, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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