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 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
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 non-Italian Pope was a Dutchman, Adrian VI, 1522-23.
From Time Magazine Archive
In conjunction with Cardinal Giulio de' Medici in the conclave of 1521-1522, he secured the election of Adrian Dedel, bishop of Tortosa, as Adrian VI.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various
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