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Pope Sixtus V

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Pope Sixtus V, born Felice Piergentile, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 April 1585 to his death in August 1590. As a youth, he joined the Franciscan order, where he displayed talents as a scholar and preacher, and enjoyed the patronage of Pius V, who made him a cardinal. As a cardinal, he was known as Cardinal Montalto.

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Henry IV (King of France), Henry III (King of France), Pope Sixtus V
The Brvtish Thvn- Derbolt: Or Rather Feeble Fier-Flash of Pope Sixtvs the Fift, Against Henrie the Most Excellent King of Nauarre, and the Most Noble Hen- Rie Borbon, Prince of Condie. Togither with a Declaration of the Ma- Nifold Insufficiencie of the Same
The Brvtish Thvn- Derbolt: Or Rather Feeble Fier-Flash of Pope Sixtvs the Fift, Against Henrie the Most Excellent King of Nauarre, and the Most Noble Hen- Rie Borbon, Prince of Condie. Togither with a Declaration of the Ma- Nifold Insufficiencie of the Same
Henry IV (King of France), Henry III (King of France), Pope Sixtus V

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