Gregory XIII

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Definition

Noun: - Gregory XIII: The pope (1572-1585) who commissioned and promulgated the Gregorian calendar reform, which is the calendar system used internationally today. His papacy was also marked by efforts to implement the decrees of the Council of Trent and promote Catholic education.

Usage
  • Gregory XIII is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this historical figure. It is typically used in historical, religious, or calendrical contexts.
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Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used metonymically to refer to the papal authority or the administrative actions of his pontificate.
    • Example: The decree issued under Gregory XIII had lasting effects on the Church's missionary work.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gregorian calendar (n): The calendar system introduced by Pope Gregory XIII.
  • Ugo Boncompagni (n): The birth name of Gregory XIII before his papacy.
Synonyms
  • Pontiff: A formal term for a pope.
  • The Bishop of Rome: A title for the pope.
Related Phrases
  • The Gregorian reform: Often refers specifically to the calendar reform enacted by Gregory XIII.
Noun
  1. the pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585)

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