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Also Known As Francesco della Rovere
Born July 21, 1414 • Italy
Died August 12, 1484 (aged 70) • Rome • Italy
Title / Office pope (1471-1484)
Founder Vatican Apostolic Library
Role In Spanish Inquisition

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