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Paul IV, 1476–1559, pope (1555–59), a Neapolitan named Gian Pietro Carafa; successor of Marcellus II. First superior of the Theatines (see Cajetan, Saint Cajetan, Saint (kăj ...
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Pope Paul IV (June 28, 1476 – August 18, 1559), né Giovanni Pietro Carafa, was Pope from May 23, 1555 until his death. [edit] Biography. Giovanni Pietro Carafa was born in ...
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Pope who reigned from 1555 to 1559 ... Pope Paul IV tt=21 (G IOVANNI P IETRO C ARAFFA ). Born near Benevento, 28 June, 1476; elected 23 May, 1555; died 18 Aug., 1559.

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Paul IV (1476-1559), pope (1555-1559), who vigorously pursued the Counter-Reformation. Born Gian Pietro Carafa, he was placed in charge of the Inquisition in Rome. After his election to the papacy over the veto of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, he alienated Protestants and Roman Catholics alike with his zeal for reform. Among his projects was the compilation and publication (1559) of the first Index of Forbidden Books. Paul allied with France to drive the Spanish from Italy in 1555, but Spain was victorious. The pontiff denounced the Peace of Augsburg between the Holy Roman Empire and the Lutheran states, and he would not recognize the abdication of Charles in favour of his brother Ferdinand I. His hatred of Spain led him to quarrel with Mary I, Queen of England and wife of Philip II, King of Spain.