National Catholic Register: Pope Francis Praises Adrian VI’s Attempt to Reconcile With Martin Luther
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Adrian VI
Pope Adrian VI, born Adriaan Florensz Boeyens, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 9 January 1522 until his death on 14 September 1523. The only Dutchman to become pope, he was the last non-Italian pope until the Polish John Paul II 455 years later.
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culture · Head of the Catholic Church from 1522 to 1523 · theologian · university teacher · Catholic priest · philosopher · Catholic bishop · also Adrian VI, Pope Adrian VI, Hadrianus VI, VI
Born 2 March 1459 · Died 14 September 1523 · Q57087
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2022· 2 entries
National Catholic Reporter: In Pope Adrian VI, glimpses of Pope Francis' priorities 500 years ago
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1523· 1 entry
Died 1523-09-14.
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1522· 1 entry
Career landmark: Pope (1522–1523).
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1518· 1 entry
Career landmark: High Inquisitor of Castille (1518–1522).
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1517· 1 entry
Career landmark: cardinal priest (1517–1522).
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1516· 2 entries
Career landmark: Roman Catholic Bishop of Tortosa (1516–1522).
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Career landmark: Inquisitor General of Aragon (1516–1518).
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1459· 1 entry
Born 1459-03-02.
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