Pope Pius V dies

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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Pope Pius V dies. He had become known for putting principle over individuals, famously prosecuting eight French Bishops for heresy, and taking a firm stance against nepotism. His successor, Gregory XIII, continuing the reforming trend.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Pope Pius V dies". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15137, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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