Alessandro Farnese
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(Alessandro Farnese) 1468–1549, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1534–49.
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| —n | |
| 1. | See also Paul III Alesandro (alesˈsandro). original name of Pope Paul III |
| 2. | Alessandro, duke of Parma and Piacenza. 1545--92, Italian general, statesman, and diplomat in the service of Philip II of Spain. As governor of the Netherlands (1578--92), he successfully suppressed revolts against Spanish rule |
| Paul III | |
| —n | |
| original name Alessandro Farnese. 1468--1549, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1534--49). He excommunicated Henry VIII of England (1538) and inaugurated the Counter-Reformation by approving the establishment of the Jesuits (1540), instituting the Inquisition in Italy, and convening the Council of Trent (1545) | |
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