gregory xiii

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Noun gregory xiii has 1 sense

Gregory, Gregory XIII, Ugo Buoncompagni - the pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585)
--₁ is a kind of Pope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Pontiff, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome

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Gregory XIII

Description:

Gregory XIII, born Ugo Boncompagni, was the 226th Pope of the Catholic Church, serving from 1572 until his death in 1585. He is well-known for his reforms and for commissioning the Gregorian calendar.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Proper noun - Pope Gregory XIII.

Example sentence: Pope Gregory XIII implemented several important reforms during his papacy.

Sense 2:

Proper noun - Gregorian calendar.

Example sentence: The Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII, is widely used today.

Sense 3:

Adjective - Referring to or related to Pope Gregory XIII.

Example sentence: The Gregory XIII Chapel at the Vatican is a beautiful place of worship.

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