Urban VIII meaning

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Urban VIII (noun): Italian pope from 1623 to 1644 who sanctioned the condemnation of Galileo but later freed him (1568-1644).

Definition of Urban VIII

  1. Italian pope from 1623 to 1644 who sanctioned the condemnation of Galileo but later freed him (1568-1644)

    Synonyms: Maffeo Barberini

    Type of: pope

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