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Adrian VI

Only Dutch pope and last non-Italian pope until 1978

Did you know?He served as the tutor and later the regent for the future Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.

Pope Adrian VI (Latin: Hadrianus VI; Italian: Adriano VI; German: Hadrian VI.; Dutch: Adrianus/Adriaan VI), born Adriaan Florensz Boeyens (2 March 1459 – 14 September 1523), was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 9 January 1522 until his death on 14 September 1523.

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Age at death: 64
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Born: March 2, 1459 · Utrecht, Netherlands
Died: September 14, 1523
Nationality: Roman
Known for: Religion, Philosophy

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