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Pope Gregory XIII

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (January 7, 1502-April 10, 1585)
    Born in Bologna, Italy
    Pope of the Catholic Church (May 13, 1572-April 10, 1585)

Why he might be annoying:

    He studied law before becoming pope.
    He had an illegitimate son.
    He wouldn't let any bishop take residence anywhere but their see.
    He was unwelcoming of outside advice.
    He trounced the power of the cardinals.
    Astronomer Christopher Clavius made the Gregorian calendar, yet he gets all the credit.
    He expanded the Index of Forbidden Books (many of what was added were notable scientific journals).
    Due to it moving dates forward, his calendar initially cheated renters out of a week and a half's rent.
    He hated Protestants and his interventions in Protestant England caused the English to suspect every Roman Catholic as a traitor.
    He celebrated the crushing of French Protestants during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.
    He left his successor a mountain of shit to deal with after he tried to confiscate property of nobles and they revolted.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was elected pope in less than 24 hours.
    He built a beautiful chapel in the Basilica of St. Peter.
    He was a generous contributor to higher education.
    Though more than a century passed before it was readily accepted, the Gregorian calendar is now the standard.

Credit: D & Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 194 Votes: 47.94% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 35.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 106 Votes: 50.94% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 95 Votes: 45.26% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 57 Votes: 56.14% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying