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Pius V, Saint. Originally Antonio Ghislieri. 1504-1572.

Pope (1566-1572). A leading figure of the Catholic Reformation, he excommunicated Elizabeth I of England.

Pius V

(Biographies / Pius V, Saint (1504-1572) M, Italian, RELIGION: clergyman, RELIGION: pope, RELIGION: saint) Saint. original name Michele Ghislieri. 1504-72, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1566-72). He attempted to enforce the reforms decreed by the Council of Trent, excommunicated Elizabeth I of England (1570), and organized the alliance that defeated the Turks at Lepanto (1571). Feast day: 30 April

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Pius V - Italian pope from 1566 to 1572 who led the reformation of the Roman Catholic Church; he excommunicated Elizabeth I (1504-1572)

Antonio Ghislieri

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