POPE
Pope Adrian VI
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Adrian VI, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1522–1523.
background
Pope Adrian VI, born Adriaan Florensz Boeyens, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 9 January 1522 until his death on 14 September 1523. The only Dutchman to become pope, he was the last non-Italian pope until the Polish John Paul II 455 years later.
summary
Pope Adrian VI, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1522–1523.
papacy Start
1522
papacy End
1523
birth Name
Adriaan Florenszoon Boeyens d'Edel