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Sarpi, Paolo

(Pietro; Fra Paolo; Paulus Venetus; Paulus Servita; Brother Paul; 1552—1623). Prelate, hist., scientist, statesmen; b. Venice, It.; Servite (see Servites); opposed Jesuits and temporal power of pope; counselor of state to Venice in conflict with papacy; suspected of heresy by the Inquisition. Works include a hist. of the Council of Trent.


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