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Paul V
noun
- Camillo Borghese, 1552–1621, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1605–21.
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The schism results in the suppression of the order by a bull of Paul V, and its absorption into the calced Augustinian ranks.
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This gem of the art of the sixth century was ruthlessly destroyed by Paul V.
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When Pope Paul V. endeavoured to bring the citizens under his autocratic rule, they resisted with much firmness.
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Paul V. was the last of the imperious pontiffs who exacted obedience as sovereigns of Christendom.
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He died on the 27th day of his pontificate, and was succeeded by Paul V.
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