Blessed John Paul I: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Johannes Paulus I • Albino Luciani
Born	October 17, 1912 • Italy
Died	September 28, 1978 (aged 65) • Rome • Italy
Title / Office	pope (1978-1978)
Notable Works	“Illustrissimi”

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