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Paul IV

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(1476–1559),

Pope from 23 May 1555 until his death on 18 August 1559, was born Giampietro Carafa near Benevento on 28 June 1476; he was a member of the powerful ...

Subjects: History — Early Modern History (1500 to 1700)

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Paul IV (1476–1559)
in The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (3 rev) Length: 394 words
Paul IV (1476–1559)
in The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (2 rev) Length: 90 words
Paul IV (1476–1559)
in The Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance Length: 955 words
Paul IV (1476–1559)
in The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation Length: 1045 words

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