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Born Ugo Boncompagni in 1502, he served as Pope from 1572 to 1585. Rare LS in Italian, to the Bishop of Lodi, signed “Greg. pp XIII,” March 13, 1580,

Born Benedetto Odescalchi in 1611, he served as Pope from 1676 to 1689. Manuscript DS, in Italian, signed “B. Cardle Odescslco,” one page, 7.5 x 10, 1

Italian pope (1881–1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. As the guiding force behind

Born Count Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810-1903), he was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning from 1878 to 1903, succe

Pope from 1823-1829. He reinstated authoritarianism in the Papal States and reorganized the Hispanic dioceses. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Da. Genga,”

Italian pope (1792–1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, who ascended the papal throne in 1846 and served until his death. Among the notable ach

Pope (1857–1939), born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, who ascended the papal throne in 1922 and issued encyclicals condemning communism, fascism, and

Three items: a one-page TLS, signed “Anthony Eden,” dated December 30th, 1942, notifying H. A. Ford that the King has appointed him a companion to the

ALS signed “Yr very affect aunt, Mary,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, black-bordered Buckingham Palace letterhead, February 26, 1934. Letter to Geo

One of the most feared and respected Native American warriors of the late 19th century. A Hunkpapa Lakota, he was born in about 1835. His name is thou