Adrian VI
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John Paul himself was the first non-Italian to become Pope since the 16th century Dutchman Adrian VI.
From Time ● Feb. 14, 2013
The last non-Italian Pope was a Dutchman, Adrian VI, 1522-23.
From Time Magazine Archive
One of his mildest japes: when unpopular Pope Adrian VI died, a wreath appeared on his doctor's door, inscribed: "To the Deliverer of his country, S. P. Q. R."
From Time Magazine Archive
The last Pope to be selected from beyond the Alps was the hapless Hollander Adrian VI, who served 20 months in 1522-23 while Luther's rebellion raged about him.
From Time Magazine Archive
Adrian VI being then elected, he returned with the Cardinal to Florence, where he occupied himself with his studies in design.
From Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol 07 (of 10) Tribolo to Il Sodoma by Giorgio Vasari
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