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Paul V

noun

  1. Camillo Borghese, 1552–1621, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1605–21.


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The schism results in the suppression of the order by a bull of Paul V, and its absorption into the calced Augustinian ranks.

This gem of the art of the sixth century was ruthlessly destroyed by Paul V.

When Pope Paul V. endeavoured to bring the citizens under his autocratic rule, they resisted with much firmness.

Paul V. was the last of the imperious pontiffs who exacted obedience as sovereigns of Christendom.

He died on the 27th day of his pontificate, and was succeeded by Paul V.

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