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Also Known As Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
Born November 25, 1881 • Italy
Died June 3, 1963 (aged 81) • Rome • Italy
Title / Office pope (1958-1963)
Subjects Of Study peace
Role In Second Vatican Council

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