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John XXI

Pope 1276 to 77.

“Born at Lisbon between 1210 and 1220; enthroned, 1276; died at Viterbo, 20 May, 1277.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope John XXI (XX)”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.