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Pope Paul IV

Former head of the Catholic Church
Pope Paul IV, born Gian Pietro Carafa, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 23 May 1555 to his death, in August 1559. While serving as papal nuncio in Spain, he developed an anti-Spanish outlook that later coloured... Wikipedia
Born: June 28, 1476, Capriglia Irpina, Italy
Died: August 18, 1559 (age 83 years), Rome, Italy
Created cardinal: 22 December 1536; by Pope Paul III
Motto: Dominus mihi adjutor; ("The Lord is my helper")