Italian pope from 1534 to 1549 who excommunicated Henry VIII of England in 1538 and initiated the Council of Trent in 1545; was active in the Counter Reformation and promoted the Society of Jesus for this purpose (1468-1549). Synonym: Paul III.
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Words linked to "Alessandro Farnese" : Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, Holy Father, pontiff, pope |
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