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When was Pope Adrian VI born?

  • 2 March 1459

  • 12 March 1459

  • 2 May 1469

  • 22 March 1459

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Born on March 2, 1459, Pope Adrian VI, also known as Adriaan Florenszoon Boeyens, was the only Dutch pope in history. His reign, though brief, was marked by attempts at ecclesiastical reform and a desire for reconciliation between the Catholic Church and Protestant movements. Despite facing significant challenges, including the ongoing Protestant Reformation and political conflicts, Pope Adrian VI left a lasting impact on the history of the papacy.
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