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Adrian VI

Author · born March 11, 1459 · died 1523

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Pope Adrian VI, born Adriaan Florensz Boeyens, 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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  1. 58Became cardinal priestJuly 11, 1517
  2. 62Became PopeJanuary 29, 1522

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