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Adrian VI

Pope 1522 to 23.

“The last pontefice barbaro (Guicciardini, XIV, v), and the only pope of modern times, except Marcellus II, who retained his baptismal name; succeeded Pope Leo X, from 9 January, 1522, to 14 September, 1523.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope Adrian VI”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

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