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Prophecy of the Popes

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Prophecy of the Popes

The Prophecy of the Popes (Latin: Prophetia Sancti Malachiae Archiepiscopi, de Summis Pontificibus, "Prophecy of Saint-Archbishop Malachy, concerning the Supreme Pontiffs") is a series of 112 short, cryptic phrases in Latin which purport to predict popes (along with a few antipopes) of the Catholic Church, beginning with Celestine II. It was first published in 1595 by Benedictine monk Arnold Wion, who attributed the prophecy to Saint Malachy, a 12th-century Archbishop of Armagh. Given the accurate description of popes up to around 1590 and lack of accuracy for the popes that follow, historians generally conclude the alleged prophecy is a pseudepigraphic fabrication written shortly before publication. The Catholic Church has no official stance, although some Catholic theologians have dismissed it as forgery. The prophecy concludes with a pope identified as "Peter the Roman", whose pontificate will allegedly precede the destruction of the city of Rome and the Last Judgment.

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Motto no.
Motto no.
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Motto no.
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Motto (translation)
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Regnal name (reign)
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Name
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Explanation provided in Lignum Vitae
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Coat of arms
Ex caſtro Tiberis.
Ex caſtro Tiberis.
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Ex caſtro Tiberis.
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Cœleſtinus. ij.
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Typhernas.
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1.
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1.
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From a castle of the Tiber
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Celestine II (1143–1144)
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Guido di Castello
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An inhabitant of Tifernum.Celestine II was born in Città di Castello (formerly called Tifernum-Tiberinum), on the banks of the Tiber.
Inimicus expulſus.
Inimicus expulſus.
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Inimicus expulſus.
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Lucius. ij.
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De familia Caccianemica.
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2.
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2.
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Enemy expelled
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Lucius II (1144–1145)
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Gherardo Caccianemici dall'Orso
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Of the Caccianemici family.According to Wion, this motto refers to Lucius II's family name, Caccianemici; in Italian, "Cacciare" means "to drive out" and "nemici" means "enemies." While he has been traditionally viewed as being part of this family, it is doubtful whether he actually was; moreover, even if he actually belonged to that family, the attribution of the surname "Caccianemici" is certainly anachronistic.
Ex magnitudine mõtis.
Ex magnitudine mõtis.
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Ex magnitudine mõtis.
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Eugenius. iij.
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Patria Ethruſcus oppido Montis magni.
3.
3.
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3.
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From the great mountain
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Eugene III (1145–1153)
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Bernardo Pignatelli
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Tuscan by nation, from the town of Montemagno.According to Wion, the motto refers to Eugene III's birthplace, "Montemagno," a village near Pisa. But according to other sources he was born in Pisa into a modest family.
Abbas Suburranus.
Abbas Suburranus.
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Abbas Suburranus.
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Anaſtaſius. iiij.
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De familia Suburra.
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4.
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4.
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Abbot from Subbura
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Anastasius IV (1153–1154)
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Corrado Demetri della Suburra
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From the Suburra family.He was traditionally referred to as abbot of the canon regulars of St. Ruf in Avignon, but modern scholars have established that he actually belonged to the secular clergy.
De rure albo.
De rure albo.
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De rure albo.
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Adrianus. iiij.
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Vilis natus in oppido Sancti Albani.
5.
5.
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5.
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From the white countryside
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Adrian IV (1154–1159)
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Nicholas Breakspear
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Humbly born in the town of St. Albans.Most likely a reference to Adrian IV's birthplace near St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Ex tetro carcere.
Ex tetro carcere.
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Ex tetro carcere.
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Victor. iiij.
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Fuit Cardinalis S. Nicolai in carcere Tulliano.
6.
6.
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6.
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Out of a loathsome prison.
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Victor IV, antipope (1159–1164)
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Ottaviano dei Crescenzi Ottaviani di Monticelli
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He was a cardinal of St. Nicholas in the Tullian prison.Victor IV may have held the title San Nicola in Carcere.
Via Tranſtiberina.
Via Tranſtiberina.
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Via Tranſtiberina.
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Calliſtus. iij. [sic]
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Guido Cremenſis Cardinalis S. Mariæ Tranſtiberim.
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7.
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7.
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Road across the Tiber.
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Callixtus III, antipope (1168–1178)
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Giovanni di Struma
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Guido of Crema, Cardinal of St. Mary across the Tiber. Wion reverses the names and order of Antipopes Callixtus III (John of Struma) and Paschal III (Guido of Crema). Paschal, not Callixtus, was born Guido of Crema and held the title of Santa Maria in Trastevere, to which the motto applies.
De Pannonia Thuſciæ.
De Pannonia Thuſciæ.
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De Pannonia Thuſciæ.
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Paſchalis. iij. [sic]
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Antipapa. Hungarus natione, Epiſcopus Card. Tuſculanus.
8.
8.
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8.
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From Tusculan Hungary.
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Paschal III, antipope (1164–1168)
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Guido di Crema
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Antipope. A Hungarian by birth, Cardinal Bishop of Tusculum.As noted above, this motto applies not to Paschal III, but to Callixtus III, who allegedly was Hungarian. However, Callixtus was Cardinal Bishop of Albano, not of Tusculum.
Ex anſere cuſtode.
Ex anſere cuſtode.
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Ex anſere cuſtode.
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Alexander. iij.
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De familia Paparona.
9.
9.
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9.
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From the guardian goose
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Alexander III (1159–1181)
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Rolando Bandinelli
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Of the Paparoni family.Alexander III may have been from the Bandinelli family, which was afterwards known as the Paparona family, which featured a goose on its coat of arms. There is debate whether Alexander III was in fact of that family.
Lux in oſtio.
Lux in oſtio.
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Lux in oſtio.
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Lucius. iij.
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Lucenſis Card. Oſtienſis.
10.
10.
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10.
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A light in the door
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Lucius III (1181–1185)
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Ubaldo Allucingoli
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A Luccan Cardinal of Ostia.The motto is a wordplay on "Lucius" or "Lucca" and "Ostia."
Sus in cribro.
Sus in cribro.
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Sus in cribro.
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Vrbanus. iij.
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Mediolanenſis, familia cribella, quæ Suem pro armis gerit.
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11.
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11.
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Pig in a sieve
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Urban III (1185–1187)
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Umberto Crivelli
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A Milanese, of the Cribella (Crivelli) family, which bears a pig for arms.Urban III's family name "Crivelli" means "a sieve" in Italian; his arms included a sieve and two pigs.
Enſis Laurentii.
Enſis Laurentii.
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Enſis Laurentii.
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Gregorius. viij.
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Card. S. Laurentii in Lucina, cuius inſignia enſes falcati.
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12.
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12.
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The sword of Lawrence
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Gregory VIII (1187)
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Alberto de Morra
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Cardinal of St. Lawrence in Lucina, of whom the arms were curved swords.Gregory VIII was Cardinal of St. Lawrence and his arms featured crossed swords.
De Schola exiet.
De Schola exiet.
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De Schola exiet.
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Clemens. iij.
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Romanus, domo Scholari.
De rure bouenſi.
De rure bouenſi.
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De rure bouenſi.
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Cœleſtinus. iij.
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Familia Bouenſi.
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14.
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14.
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From cattle country
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Celestine III (1191–1198)
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Giacinto Bobone Orsini
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Bovensis family.The reference to cattle is a wordplay on Celestine III's surname, Bobone.
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Comes Signatus.
Comes Signatus.
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Comes Signatus.
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Innocentius. iij.
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Familia Comitum Signiæ.
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15.
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15.
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Designated count
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Innocent III (1198–1216)
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Lotario dei Conti di Segni
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Family of the Counts of Signia (Segni)The motto is a direct reference to Innocent III's family name.
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Canonicus de latere.
Canonicus de latere.
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Canonicus de latere.
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Honorius. iij.
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Familia Sabella, Canonicus S. Ioannis Lateranensis.
16.
16.
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16.
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Canon from the side
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Honorius III (1216–1227)
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Cencio Savelli
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Savelli family, canon of St. John LateranThe claim in Wion that Honorius III was a canon of St. John Lateran is contested by some historians.
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Auis Oſtienſis.
Auis Oſtienſis.
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Auis Oſtienſis.
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Gregorius. ix.
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Familia Comitum Signiæ Epiſcopus Card. Oſtienſis.
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17.
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17.
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Bird of Ostia
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Gregory IX (1227–1241)
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Ugolino dei Conti di Segni
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Family of the Counts of Segni, Cardinal Bishop of Ostia.Before his election to the papacy, Ugolino dei Conti was the Cardinal Bishop of Ostia, and his coat of arms depict an eagle.
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Leo Sabinus.
Leo Sabinus.
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Leo Sabinus.
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Cœleſtinus iiij.
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Mediolanenſis, cuius inſignia Leo, Epiſcopus Card. Sabinus.
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18.
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18.
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Sabine Lion
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Celestine IV (1241)
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Goffredo Castiglioni
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A Milanese, whose arms were a lion, Cardinal Bishop of Sabina.Celestine IV was Cardinal Bishop of Sabina and his armorial bearing had a lion in it.
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Comes Laurentius.
Comes Laurentius.
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Comes Laurentius.
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Innocentius iiij.
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domo flisca, Comes Lauaniæ, Cardinalis S. Laurentii in Lucina.
Signum Oſtienſe.
Signum Oſtienſe.
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Signum Oſtienſe.
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Alexander iiij.
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De comitibus Signiæ, Epiſcopus Card. Oſtienſis.
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20.
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20.
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Sign of Ostia
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Alexander IV (1254–1261)
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Rinaldo dei Conti di Segni
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Of the counts of Segni, Cardinal Bishop of Ostia.The motto refers to Alexander IV's being Cardinal Bishop of Ostia and a family member of the Counts of Segni (Conti di Segni).
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Hieruſalem Campanię.
Hieruſalem Campanię.
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Hieruſalem Campanię.
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Vrbanus iiii.
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Gallus, Trecenſis in Campania, Patriarcha Hieruſalem.
21.
21.
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21.
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Jerusalem of Champagne
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Urban IV (1261–1264)
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Jacques Pantaléon
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A Frenchman, of Trecae (Troyes) in Champagne, Patriarch of Jerusalem.The motto refers to Urban IV's birthplace of Troyes, Champagne, and title Patriarch of Jerusalem.
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Draco depreſſus.
Draco depreſſus.
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Draco depreſſus.
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Clemens iiii.
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cuius inſignia Aquila vnguibus Draconem tenens.
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22.
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22.
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Dragon pressed down
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Clement IV (1265–1268)
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Gui Foucois
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Whose badge is an eagle holding a dragon in his talons.According to some sources, Clement IV's coat of arms depicted an eagle clawing a dragon. Other sources indicate that it was instead six fleurs-de-lis.
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Anguinus uir.
Anguinus uir.
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Anguinus uir.
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Gregorius. x.
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Mediolanenſis, Familia vicecomitum, quæ anguẽ pro inſigni gerit.
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23.
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23.
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Snaky man
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Gregory X (1271–1276)
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Teobaldo Visconti
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A Milanese, of the family of Viscounts (Visconti), which bears a snake for arms.The coat of arms of the Visconti of Milan had a large serpent devouring a male child feet first; sources conflict as to whether Gregory X used this for his papal arms.
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Concionator Gallus.
Concionator Gallus.
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Concionator Gallus.
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Innocentius. v.
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Gallus, ordinis Prædicatorum.
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24.
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24.
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French Preacher
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Innocent V (1276)
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Pierre de Tarentaise
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A Frenchman, of the Order of Preachers.Innocent V was born in what is now south-eastern France and was a member of the order of Preachers.
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Bonus Comes.
Bonus Comes.
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Bonus Comes.
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Adrianus. v.
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Ottobonus familia Fliſca ex comitibus Lauaniæ.
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25.
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25.
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Good Count
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Adrian V (1276)
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Ottobuono Fieschi
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Ottobono, of the Fieschi family, from the counts of Lavagna.The Fieschi family were counts of Lavagna and a wordplay on "good" can be made with Adrian V's first name, Ottobuono.
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Piſcator Thuſcus.
Piſcator Thuſcus.
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Piſcator Thuſcus.
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Ioannes. xxi.
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antea Ioannes Petrus Epiſcopus Card. Tuſculanus.
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26.
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26.
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Tuscan Fisherman
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John XXI (1276–1277)
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Pedro Julião
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Formerly John Peter, Cardinal Bishop of Tusculum.John XXI had been the Cardinal Bishop of Tusculum, and shared his first name with Saint Peter, a fisherman.
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Roſa compoſita.
Roſa compoſita.
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Roſa compoſita.
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Nicolaus. iii.
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Familia Vrſina, quæ roſam in inſigni gerit, dictus compoſitus.
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27.
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27.
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Composite Rose
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Nicholas III (1277–1280)
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Giovanni Gaetano Orsini
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Of the Ursina (Orsini) family, which bears a rose on its arms, called 'composite'.Nicholas III bore a rose in his coat of arms.
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Ex teloneo liliacei Martini.
Ex teloneo liliacei Martini.
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Ex teloneo liliacei Martini.
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Martinus. iiii.
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cuius inſignia lilia, canonicus, & theſaurarius S. Martini Turonen[sis].
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28.
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From the tollhouse of Martin of the lilies
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Martin IV (1281–1285)
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Simon de Brion
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Whose arms were lilies, canon and treasurer of St. Martin of Tours.Martin IV was Canon and Treasurer at the Church of St. Martin in Tours, France. Wion's assertion that his arms featured lilies is incorrect.
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Ex roſa leonina.
Ex roſa leonina.
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Ex roſa leonina.
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Honorius. iiii.
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Familia Sabella inſignia roſa à leonibus geſtata.
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29.
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Out of the leonine rose
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Honorius IV (1285–1287)
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Giacomo Savelli
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Of the Sabella (Savelli) family, arms were a rose carried by lions.Honorius IV's coat of arms was emblazoned with two lions supporting a rose.
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Picus inter eſcas.
Picus inter eſcas.
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Picus inter eſcas.
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Nicolaus. iiii.
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Picenus patria Eſculanus.
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30.
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Woodpecker between food
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Nicholas IV (1288–1292)
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Girolamo Masci
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A Picene by nation, of Asculum (Ascoli).The motto is likely an obscure wordplay on Nicholas IV's birthplace in Ascoli, in Picenum.
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Ex eremo celſus.
Ex eremo celſus.
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Ex eremo celſus.
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Cœleſtinus. v.
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Vocatus Petrus de morrone Eremita.
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Raised out of the desert
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Celestine V (1294)
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Pietro Angelerio da Morrone
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Called Peter de Morrone, a hermit.Prior to his election, Celestine V was a hermit (eremita, literally a dweller in the eremus, or desert).
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Ex undarũ bn̑dictione.
Ex undarũ bn̑dictione.
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Ex undarũ bn̑dictione.
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Bonifacius. viii.
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Vocatus prius Benedictus, Caetanus, cuius inſignia undæ.
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32.
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From the blessing of the waves
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Boniface VIII (1294–1303)
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Benedetto Caetani
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Previously called Benedict, of Gaeta, whose arms were waves.Boniface VIII's coat of arms had a wave through it. Also a play on words, referring to the pope's Christian name, "Benedetto".
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Concionator patereus. [sic]
Concionator patereus. [sic]
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Concionator patereus. [sic]
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Benedictus. xi.
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qui uocabatur Frater Nicolaus, ordinis Prædicatorum.
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33.
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Preacher From Patara
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Benedict XI (1303–1304)
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Niccolò Boccasini
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Who was called Brother Nicholas, of the order of Preachers.Benedict XI belonged to the Order of Preachers, and his namesake Saint Nicholas was from Patara, the capital of Lycia. O'Brien notes, "Everything leads us to suspect that the author and interpreter of the prophecy is one and the same person. The pretended interpreter who knew that Patare was the birthplace of St. Nicholas forgot that others may not be aware of the fact, and that therefore the explanation would be thrown away on them."
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De feſſis aquitanicis.
De feſſis aquitanicis.
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De feſſis aquitanicis.
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Clemens V.
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natione aquitanus, cuius inſignia feſſæ erant.
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34.
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34.
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From the fesses of Aquitaine
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Clement V (1305–1314)
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Raymond Bertrand de Got
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An Aquitanian by birth, whose arms were fesses.Clement V was Bishop of St-Bertrand-de-Comminges in Aquitaine, and eventually became Archbishop of Bordeaux, also in Aquitaine. His coat of arms displays three horizontal bars, known in heraldry as fesses.
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De ſutore oſſeo.
De ſutore oſſeo.
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De ſutore oſſeo.
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Ioannes XXII.
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Gallus, familia Oſſa, Sutoris filius.
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35.
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From a bony cobbler
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John XXII (1316–1334)
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Jacques Duèze
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A Frenchman, of the Ossa family, son of a cobbler.John XXII's family name was Duèze or D'Euse, the last of which might be back-translated into Latin as Ossa ("bones"), the name Wion gives. The popular legend that his father was a cobbler is dubious.
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Coruus ſchiſmaticus.
Coruus ſchiſmaticus.
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Coruus ſchiſmaticus.
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Nicolaus V.
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qui uocabatur F. Petrus de corbario, contra Ioannem XXII. Antipapa Minorita.
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Schismatic crow
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Nicholas V, antipope (1328–1330)
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Pietro Rainalducci
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Who was called Brother Peter of Corbarium (Corvaro), the Minorite antipope opposing John XXII.The motto is a play on words, referring to Pietro's birthplace in Corvaro.
Frigidus Abbas.
Frigidus Abbas.
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Frigidus Abbas.
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Benedictus XII.
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Abbas Monaſterii fontis frigidi.
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Cold abbot
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Benedict XII (1334–1342)
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Jacques Fournier
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Abbot of the monastery of the cold spring.Benedict XII was an abbot in the monastery of Fontfroide ("cold spring").
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De roſa Attrebatenſi.
De roſa Attrebatenſi.
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De roſa Attrebatenſi.
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Clemens VI.
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Epiſcopus Attrebatenſis, cuius inſignia Roſæ.
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38.
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From the rose of Arras
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Clement VI (1342–1352)
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Pierre Roger
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Bishop of Arras, whose arms were roses.Clement VI was Bishop of Arras (in Latin, Episcopus Attrebatensis) and his armorial bearings were emblazoned with six roses.
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De mõtibus Pãmachii.
De mõtibus Pãmachii.
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De mõtibus Pãmachii.
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Innocentius VI.
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Cardinalis SS. Ioannis & Pauli. T. Panmachii, cuius inſignia ſex montes erant.
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39.
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From the mountains of Pammachius
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Innocent VI (1352–1362)
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Étienne Aubert
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Cardinal of Saints John and Paul, Titulus of Pammachius, whose arms were six mountains.Innocent VI was Cardinal Priest of Pammachius. Wion and Panvinio describe his arms as depicting six mountains, though other sources do not.
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Gallus Vicecomes.
Gallus Vicecomes.
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Gallus Vicecomes.
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Vrbanus V.
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nuncius Apoſtolicus ad Vicecomites Mediolanenſes.
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40.
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French viscount
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Urban V (1362–1370)
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Guillaume de Grimoard
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Apostolic nuncio to the Viscounts of Milan.Urban V was French. Wion indicates he was Apostolic Nuncio to the Viscounts of Milan.
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Nouus de uirgine forti.
Nouus de uirgine forti.
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Nouus de uirgine forti.
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Gregorius XI.
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qui uocabatur Petrus Belfortis, Cardinalis S. Mariæ nouæ.
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41.
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New man from the strong virgin
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Gregory XI (1370–1378)
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Pierre Roger de Beaufort
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Who was called Peter Belfortis (Beaufort), Cardinal of New St. Mary's.The motto refers to Gregory XI's surname and his title Cardinal of Santa Maria Nuova.
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Decruce Apoſtolica. [sic]
Decruce Apoſtolica. [sic]
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Decruce Apoſtolica. [sic]
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Clemens VII.
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qui fuit Preſbyter Cardinalis SS. XII. Apoſtolorũ cuius inſignia Crux.
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42.
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From the apostolic cross
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Clement VII, antipope (1378–1394)
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Robert de Genève
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Who was Cardinal Priest of the Twelve Holy Apostles, whose arms were a cross.Clement VII's coat of arms showed a cross and he held the title Cardinal Priest of the Twelve Holy Apostles.
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Luna Coſmedina.
Luna Coſmedina.
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Luna Coſmedina.
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Benedictus XIII.
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antea Petrus de Luna, Diaconus Cardinalis S. Mariæ in Coſmedin.
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43.
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Cosmedine moon.
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Benedict XIII, antipope (1394–1423)
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Pedro Martínez de Luna y Pérez de Gotor
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Formerly Peter de Luna, Cardinal Deacon of St. Mary in Cosmedin.The motto refers to Benedict XIII's surname and title.
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Schiſma Barchinoniũ.
Schiſma Barchinoniũ.
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Schiſma Barchinoniũ.
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Clemens VIII.
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Antipapa, qui fuit Canonicus Barchinonenſis.
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44.
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Schism of the Barcelonas
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Clement VIII, antipope (1423–1429)
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Gil Sánchez Muñoz y Carbón
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Antipope, who was a canon of Barcelona.
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De inferno prægnãti.
De inferno prægnãti.
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De inferno prægnãti.
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Vrbanus VI.
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Neapolitanus Pregnanus, natus in loco quæ dicitur Infernus.
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45.
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From a pregnant hell.
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Urban VI (1378–1389)
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Bartolomeo Prignano
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The Neapolitan Prignano, born in a place which is called Inferno.Urban VI's family name was Prignano or Prignani, and he was native to a place called Inferno near Naples.
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Cubus de mixtione.
Cubus de mixtione.
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Cubus de mixtione.
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Bonifacius. IX.
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familia tomacella à Genua Liguriæ orta, cuius inſignia Cubi.
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46.
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Square of mixture
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Boniface IX (1389–1404)
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Pietro Cybo Tomacelli
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Of the Tomacelli family, born in Genoa in Liguria, whose arms were cubes.Boniface IX's coat of arms includes a bend checky – a wide stripe with a checkerboard pattern.
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De meliore ſydere.
De meliore ſydere.
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De meliore ſydere.
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Innocentius. VII.
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uocatus Coſmatus de melioratis Sulmonenſis, cuius inſignia ſydus.
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47.
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From a better star
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Innocent VII (1404–1406)
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Cosimo Gentile Migliorati
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Called Cosmato dei Migliorati of Sulmo, whose arms were a star.The motto is a play on words, "better" (melior) referring to Innocent VII's last name, Migliorati (Meliorati). There is a shooting star on his coat of arms.
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Nauta de Ponte nigro.
Nauta de Ponte nigro.
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Nauta de Ponte nigro.
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Gregorius XII.
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Venetus, commendatarius eccleſiæ Nigropontis.
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48.
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Sailor from a black bridge
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Gregory XII (1406–1415)
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Angelo Correr
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A Venetian, commendatary of the church of Negroponte.Gregory XII was born in Venice (hence mariner) and was commendatary of Chalkis, then called Negropont.
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Flagellum ſolis.
Flagellum ſolis.
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Flagellum ſolis.
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Alexander. V.
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Græcus Archiepiſcopus Mediolanenſis, inſignia Sol.
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49.
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Whip of the sun
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Alexander V, antipope (1409–1410)
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Pétros Philárgēs
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A Greek, Archbishop of Milan, whose arms were a sun.Alexander V's coat of arms featured a sun, the wavy rays may explain the reference to a whip.
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Ceruus Sirenæ.
Ceruus Sirenæ.
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Ceruus Sirenæ.
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Ioannes XXIII.
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Diaconus Cardinalis S. Euſtachii, qui cum ceruo depingitur, Bononiæ legatus, Neapolitanus.
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50.
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Stag of the siren
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John XXIII, antipope (1410–1415)
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Baldassarre Cossa
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Cardinal Deacon of St. Eustace, who is depicted with a stag; legate of Bologna, a Neapolitan.John XXIII was a cardinal with the title of St. Eustachius, whose emblem is a stag, and was originally from Naples, which has the emblem of the siren.
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Corona ueli aurei.
Corona ueli aurei.
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Corona ueli aurei.
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Martinus V.
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familia colonna, Diaconus Cardinalis S. Georgii ad uelum aureum.
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51.
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Crown of the golden curtain
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Martin V (1417–1431)
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Oddone Colonna
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Of the Colonna family, Cardinal Deacon of St. George at the golden curtain.The motto is a reference to Martin V's family name and cardinal title of San Giorgio in Velabro.
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Lupa Cœleſtina,
Lupa Cœleſtina,
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Lupa Cœleſtina,
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Eugenius. IIII.
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Venetus, canonicus antea regularis Cœleſtinus, & Epiſcopus Senẽſis.
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52.
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Heavenly she-wolf
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Eugene IV (1431–1447)
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Gabriele Condulmer
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A Venetian, formerly a regular Celestine canon, and Bishop of Siena.Eugene IV belonged to the order of the Celestines and was the Bishop of Siena, which bears a she-wolf on its arms.
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Amator Crucis.
Amator Crucis.
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Amator Crucis.
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Felix. V.
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qui uocabatur Amadæus Dux Sabaudiæ, inſignia Crux.
53.
53.
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53.
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Lover of the cross
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Felix V, antipope (1439–1449)
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Amedeo di Savoia
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Who was called Amadeus, Duke of Savoy, arms were a cross.The motto is a reference to Felix V's given name, Amadeus, and arms, which featured the cross of Savoy.
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De modicitate Lunæ.
De modicitate Lunæ.
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De modicitate Lunæ.
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Nicolaus V.
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Lunenſis de Sarzana, humilibus parentibus natus.
54.
54.
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54.
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From the meanness of Luna
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Nicholas V (1447–1455)
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Tommaso Parentucelli
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A Lunese of Sarzana, born to humble parents.Nicholas V was born in the diocese of Luni, the ancient name of which was Luna.
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Bos paſcens.
Bos paſcens.
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Bos paſcens.
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Calliſtus. III.
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Hiſpanus, cuius inſignia Bos paſcens.
55.
55.
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55.
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Pasturing ox
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Callixtus III (1455–1458)
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Alfonso de Borja
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A Spaniard, whose arms were a pasturing ox.Callixtus III was born in Spain and his coat of arms featured an ox.
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De Capra & Albergo.
De Capra & Albergo.
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De Capra & Albergo.
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Pius. II.
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Senenſis, qui fuit à Secretis Cardinalibus Capranico & Albergato.
56.
56.
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56.
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From a nanny-goat and an inn
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Pius II (1458–1464)
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Enea Silvio Bartolomeo Piccolomini
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A Sienese, who was secretary to Cardinals Capranicus and Albergatus.Pius II was secretary to Cardinal Domenico Capranica and Cardinal Albergatti before he was elected Pope.
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De Ceruo & Leone.
De Ceruo & Leone.
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De Ceruo & Leone.
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Paulus. II.
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Venetus, qui fuit Commendatarius eccleſiæ Ceruienſis, & Cardinalis tituli S. Marci.
57.
57.
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57.
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From a stag and lion
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Paul II (1464–1471)
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Pietro Barbo
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A Venetian, who was commendatary of the church of Cervia, and Cardinal of the title of St. Mark.The motto refers to his Bishopric of Cervia (punning on cervus, "a stag") and his cardinal title of St. Mark (symbolized by a winged lion).
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Piſcator minorita.
Piſcator minorita.
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Piſcator minorita.
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Sixtus. IIII.
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Piſcatoris filius, Franciſcanus.
58.
58.
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58.
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Minorite fisherman
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Sixtus IV (1471–1484)
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Francesco della Rovere
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Son of a fisherman, Franciscan.Sixtus IV was born the son of a fisherman and a member of the Franciscans, also known as "Minorites" (founded in 1209, after Malachy's death).
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Præcurſor Siciliæ.
Præcurſor Siciliæ.
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Præcurſor Siciliæ.
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Innocentius VIII.
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qui uocabatur Ioãnes Baptiſta, & uixit in curia Alfonſi regis Siciliæ.
59.
59.
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59.
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Precursor of Sicily
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Innocent VIII (1484–1492)
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Giovanni Battista Cybo
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Who was called John Baptist, and lived in the court of Alfonso, king of Sicily.Innocent VIII was from Sicily. "Precursor" may be explained as an allusion to his birth name, after John the Baptist, the precursor of Jesus.
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Bos Albanus in portu.
Bos Albanus in portu.
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Bos Albanus in portu.
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Alexander VI.
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Epiſcopus Cardinalis Albanus & Portuenſis, cuius inſignia Bos.
60.
60.
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60.
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Bull of Alba in the harbor
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Alexander VI (1492–1503)
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Roderic Llançol i de Borja
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Cardinal Bishop of Albano and Porto, whose arms were a bull.In 1456, he was made a Cardinal and he held the titles of Cardinal Bishop of Albano and Porto, and his arms featured an ox.
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De paruo homine.
De paruo homine.
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De paruo homine.
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Pius. III.
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Senenſis, familia piccolominea.
61.
61.
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61.
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From a small man
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Pius III (1503)
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Francesco Todeschini-Piccolomini
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A Sienese, of the Piccolomini family.Pius III's family name was Piccolomini, from piccolo "small" and uomo "man".
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Fructus Iouis iuuabit.
Fructus Iouis iuuabit.
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Fructus Iouis iuuabit.
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Iulius. II.
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Ligur, eius inſignia Quercus, Iouis arbor.
62.
62.
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62.
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The fruit of Jupiter will help
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Julius II (1503–1513)
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Giuliano Della Rovere
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A Genoese, his arms were an oak, Jupiter's tree.Julius II's arms was an oak tree, the sacred tree of the Roman god Jupiter.
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De craticula Politiana.
De craticula Politiana.
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De craticula Politiana.
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Leo. X.
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filius Laurentii medicei, & ſcholaris Angeli Politiani.
63.
63.
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63.
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From a Politian gridiron
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Leo X (1513–1521)
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Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici
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Son of Lorenzo de' Medici, and student of Angelo Poliziano.Leo X's educator and mentor was Angelo Poliziano. The "gridiron" in the motto evidently refers to Saint Lawrence, who was martyred on a gridiron. This is a rather elliptical allusion to Lorenzo the Magnificent, who was Giovanni's father.
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Leo Florentius.
Leo Florentius.
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Leo Florentius.
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Adrian. VI.
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Florẽtii filius, eius inſignia Leo.
64.
64.
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64.
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Florentian lion
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Adrian VI (1522–1523)
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Adriaan Floriszoon Boeyens
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Son of Florentius, his arms were a lion.Adrian VI's coat of arms had two lions on it, and his name is sometimes given as Adrian Florens, or other variants, from his father's first name Florens (Florentius).
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Flos pilei ægri.
Flos pilei ægri.
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Flos pilei ægri.
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Clemens. VII.
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Florentinus de domo medicea, eius inſignia pila, & lilia.
Hiacinthus medicorũ.
Hiacinthus medicorũ.
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Hiacinthus medicorũ.
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Paulus. III.
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Farneſius, qui lilia pro inſignibus geſtat, & Card. fuit SS. Coſme, & Damiani.
66.
66.
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66.
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Hyacinth of the physicians
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Paul III (1534–1549)
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Alessandro Farnese
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Farnese, who bore lilies for arms, and was Cardinal of Saints Cosmas and Damian.According to some sources, Paul III's coat of arms were charged with hyacinths, and he was cardinal of Saints Cosmas and Damian, both doctors. The saints were reputedly twin brothers, and are jointly regarded as the patrons of physicians, surgeons, and pharmacists. They are sometimes represented with medical emblems.
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De corona montana.
De corona montana.
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De corona montana.
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Iulius. III.
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antea uocatus Ioannes Maria de monte.
67.
67.
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67.
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From the mountainous crown
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Julius III (1550–1555)
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Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte
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Formerly called Giovanni Maria of the Mountain (de Monte)His coat of arms showed mountains and laurel crowns (chaplets).
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Frumentum flocidum. [sic]
Frumentum flocidum. [sic]
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Frumentum flocidum. [sic]
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Marcellus. II.
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cuius inſignia ceruus & frumẽtum, ideo floccidum, quod pauco tempore uixit in papatu.
68.
68.
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68.
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Trifling grain
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Marcellus II (1555)
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Marcello Cervini degli Spannochi
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Whose arms were a stag and grain; 'trifling,' because he lived only a short time as pope.His coat of arms showed a stag and ears of wheat.
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De fide Petri.
De fide Petri.
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De fide Petri.
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Paulus. IIII.
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antea uocatus Ioannes Petrus Caraffa.
69.
69.
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69.
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From Peter's faith
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Paul IV (1555–1559)
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Gian Pietro Carafa
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Formerly called John Peter Caraffa.Paul IV is said to have used his second Christian name Pietro.
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Eſculapii pharmacum.
Eſculapii pharmacum.
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Eſculapii pharmacum.
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Pius. IIII.
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antea dictus Io. Angelus Medices.
70.
70.
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70.
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Aesculapius' medicine
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Pius IV (1559–1565)
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Giovanni Angelo Medici
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Formerly called Giovanni Angelo Medici.The motto is likely a simple allusion to Pius IV's family name.
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Angelus nemoroſus.
Angelus nemoroſus.
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Angelus nemoroſus.
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Pius. V.
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Michael uocatus, natus in oppido Boſchi.
71.
71.
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71.
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Angel of the grove
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Pius V (1566–1572)
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Antonio Ghislieri
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Called Michael, born in the town of Bosco.Pius V was born in Bosco, Piedmont; the placename means grove. His religious name was 'Michele,' and Michele relates to the archangel Michael. O'Brien notes here that many of the prophecies contain plays on Italian words, which are not made explicit in the explanations provided in the Lignum Vitae.
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Medium corpus pilarũ.
Medium corpus pilarũ.
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Medium corpus pilarũ.
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Gregorius. XIII.
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cuius inſignia medius Draco, Cardinalis creatus à Pio. IIII. qui pila in armis geſtabat.
72.
72.
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72.
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Half body of the balls
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Gregory XIII (1572–1585)
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Ugo Boncompagni
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Whose arms were a half-dragon; a cardinal created by Pius IV, who bore balls in his arms.The "balls" in the motto refer to Pope Pius IV, who had made Gregory a cardinal. Pope Gregory had a dragon on his coat of arms with half a body.
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Axis in medietate ſigni.
Axis in medietate ſigni.
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Axis in medietate ſigni.
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Sixtus. V.
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qui axem in medio Leonis in armis geſtat.
73.
73.
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73.
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Axle in the midst of a sign.
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Sixtus V (1585–1590)
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Felice Peretti di Montalto
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Who bears in his arms an axle in the middle of a lion.This is a rather straightforward description of Sixtus V's coat of arms.
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De rore cœli.
De rore cœli.
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De rore cœli.
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Vrbanus. VII.
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qui fuit Archiepiſcopus Roſſanenſis in Calabria, ubi mãna colligitur.
74.
74.
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74.
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From the dew of the sky
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Urban VII (1590)
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Giovanni Battista Castagna
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Who was Archbishop of Rossano in Calabria, where manna is collected.He had been Archbishop of Rossano in Calabria where sap called "the dew of heaven" is gathered from trees.
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Motto no.
Motto (translation)
Regnal name (reign)
Name
Explanation provided in Lignum Vitae
Coat of arms
Ex caſtro Tiberis.
Cœleſtinus. ij.
Typhernas.
1.
From a castle of the Tiber
Celestine II (1143–1144)
Guido di Castello
An inhabitant of Tifernum.Celestine II was born in Città di Castello (formerly called Tifernum-Tiberinum), on the banks of the Tiber.
Inimicus expulſus.
Lucius. ij.
De familia Caccianemica.
2.
Enemy expelled
Lucius II (1144–1145)
Gherardo Caccianemici dall'Orso
Of the Caccianemici family.According to Wion, this motto refers to Lucius II's family name, Caccianemici; in Italian, "Cacciare" means "to drive out" and "nemici" means "enemies." While he has been traditionally viewed as being part of this family, it is doubtful whether he actually was; moreover, even if he actually belonged to that family, the attribution of the surname "Caccianemici" is certainly anachronistic.
Ex magnitudine mõtis.
Eugenius. iij.
Patria Ethruſcus oppido Montis magni.
3.
From the great mountain
Eugene III (1145–1153)
Bernardo Pignatelli
Tuscan by nation, from the town of Montemagno.According to Wion, the motto refers to Eugene III's birthplace, "Montemagno," a village near Pisa. But according to other sources he was born in Pisa into a modest family.
Abbas Suburranus.
Anaſtaſius. iiij.
De familia Suburra.
4.
Abbot from Subbura
Anastasius IV (1153–1154)
Corrado Demetri della Suburra
From the Suburra family.He was traditionally referred to as abbot of the canon regulars of St. Ruf in Avignon, but modern scholars have established that he actually belonged to the secular clergy.
De rure albo.
Adrianus. iiij.
Vilis natus in oppido Sancti Albani.
5.
From the white countryside
Adrian IV (1154–1159)
Nicholas Breakspear
Humbly born in the town of St. Albans.Most likely a reference to Adrian IV's birthplace near St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Ex tetro carcere.
Victor. iiij.
Fuit Cardinalis S. Nicolai in carcere Tulliano.
6.
Out of a loathsome prison.
Victor IV, antipope (1159–1164)
Ottaviano dei Crescenzi Ottaviani di Monticelli
He was a cardinal of St. Nicholas in the Tullian prison.Victor IV may have held the title San Nicola in Carcere.
Via Tranſtiberina.
Calliſtus. iij. [sic]
Guido Cremenſis Cardinalis S. Mariæ Tranſtiberim.
7.
Road across the Tiber.
Callixtus III, antipope (1168–1178)
Giovanni di Struma
Guido of Crema, Cardinal of St. Mary across the Tiber. Wion reverses the names and order of Antipopes Callixtus III (John of Struma) and Paschal III (Guido of Crema). Paschal, not Callixtus, was born Guido of Crema and held the title of Santa Maria in Trastevere, to which the motto applies.
De Pannonia Thuſciæ.
Paſchalis. iij. [sic]
Antipapa. Hungarus natione, Epiſcopus Card. Tuſculanus.
8.
From Tusculan Hungary.
Paschal III, antipope (1164–1168)
Guido di Crema
Antipope. A Hungarian by birth, Cardinal Bishop of Tusculum.As noted above, this motto applies not to Paschal III, but to Callixtus III, who allegedly was Hungarian. However, Callixtus was Cardinal Bishop of Albano, not of Tusculum.
Ex anſere cuſtode.
Alexander. iij.
De familia Paparona.
9.
From the guardian goose
Alexander III (1159–1181)
Rolando Bandinelli
Of the Paparoni family.Alexander III may have been from the Bandinelli family, which was afterwards known as the Paparona family, which featured a goose on its coat of arms. There is debate whether Alexander III was in fact of that family.
Lux in oſtio.
Lucius. iij.
Lucenſis Card. Oſtienſis.
10.
A light in the door
Lucius III (1181–1185)
Ubaldo Allucingoli
A Luccan Cardinal of Ostia.The motto is a wordplay on "Lucius" or "Lucca" and "Ostia."
Sus in cribro.
Vrbanus. iij.
Mediolanenſis, familia cribella, quæ Suem pro armis gerit.
11.
Pig in a sieve
Urban III (1185–1187)
Umberto Crivelli
A Milanese, of the Cribella (Crivelli) family, which bears a pig for arms.Urban III's family name "Crivelli" means "a sieve" in Italian; his arms included a sieve and two pigs.
Enſis Laurentii.
Gregorius. viij.
Card. S. Laurentii in Lucina, cuius inſignia enſes falcati.
12.
The sword of Lawrence
Gregory VIII (1187)
Alberto de Morra
Cardinal of St. Lawrence in Lucina, of whom the arms were curved swords.Gregory VIII was Cardinal of St. Lawrence and his arms featured crossed swords.
De Schola exiet.
Clemens. iij.
Romanus, domo Scholari.
13.
He will come from school
Clement III (1187–1191)
Paolo Scolari
A Roman, of the house of Scolari.The motto is a play on words on Clement III's surname.
De rure bouenſi.
Cœleſtinus. iij.
Familia Bouenſi.
14.
From cattle country
Celestine III (1191–1198)
Giacinto Bobone Orsini
Bovensis family.The reference to cattle is a wordplay on Celestine III's surname, Bobone.
Comes Signatus.
Innocentius. iij.
Familia Comitum Signiæ.
15.
Designated count
Innocent III (1198–1216)
Lotario dei Conti di Segni
Family of the Counts of Signia (Segni)The motto is a direct reference to Innocent III's family name.
Canonicus de latere.
Honorius. iij.
Familia Sabella, Canonicus S. Ioannis Lateranensis.
16.
Canon from the side
Honorius III (1216–1227)
Cencio Savelli
Savelli family, canon of St. John LateranThe claim in Wion that Honorius III was a canon of St. John Lateran is contested by some historians.
Auis Oſtienſis.
Gregorius. ix.
Familia Comitum Signiæ Epiſcopus Card. Oſtienſis.
17.
Bird of Ostia
Gregory IX (1227–1241)
Ugolino dei Conti di Segni
Family of the Counts of Segni, Cardinal Bishop of Ostia.Before his election to the papacy, Ugolino dei Conti was the Cardinal Bishop of Ostia, and his coat of arms depict an eagle.
Leo Sabinus.
Cœleſtinus iiij.
Mediolanenſis, cuius inſignia Leo, Epiſcopus Card. Sabinus.
18.
Sabine Lion
Celestine IV (1241)
Goffredo Castiglioni
A Milanese, whose arms were a lion, Cardinal Bishop of Sabina.Celestine IV was Cardinal Bishop of Sabina and his armorial bearing had a lion in it.
Comes Laurentius.
Innocentius iiij.
domo flisca, Comes Lauaniæ, Cardinalis S. Laurentii in Lucina.
19.
Count of Lawrence
Innocent IV (1243–1254)
Sinibaldo Fieschi
Of the house of Flisca (Fieschi), Count of Lavagna, Cardinal of St. Lawrence in Lucina.The motto, as explained in Wion, is a reference to Innocent IV's father, the Count of Lavagna, and his title Cardinal of St. Lawrence in Lucina.
Signum Oſtienſe.
Alexander iiij.
De comitibus Signiæ, Epiſcopus Card. Oſtienſis.
20.
Sign of Ostia
Alexander IV (1254–1261)
Rinaldo dei Conti di Segni
Of the counts of Segni, Cardinal Bishop of Ostia.The motto refers to Alexander IV's being Cardinal Bishop of Ostia and a family member of the Counts of Segni (Conti di Segni).
Hieruſalem Campanię.
Vrbanus iiii.
Gallus, Trecenſis in Campania, Patriarcha Hieruſalem.
21.
Jerusalem of Champagne
Urban IV (1261–1264)
Jacques Pantaléon
A Frenchman, of Trecae (Troyes) in Champagne, Patriarch of Jerusalem.The motto refers to Urban IV's birthplace of Troyes, Champagne, and title Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Draco depreſſus.
Clemens iiii.
cuius inſignia Aquila vnguibus Draconem tenens.
22.
Dragon pressed down
Clement IV (1265–1268)
Gui Foucois
Whose badge is an eagle holding a dragon in his talons.According to some sources, Clement IV's coat of arms depicted an eagle clawing a dragon. Other sources indicate that it was instead six fleurs-de-lis.
Anguinus uir.
Gregorius. x.
Mediolanenſis, Familia vicecomitum, quæ anguẽ pro inſigni gerit.
23.
Snaky man
Gregory X (1271–1276)
Teobaldo Visconti
A Milanese, of the family of Viscounts (Visconti), which bears a snake for arms.The coat of arms of the Visconti of Milan had a large serpent devouring a male child feet first; sources conflict as to whether Gregory X used this for his papal arms.
Concionator Gallus.
Innocentius. v.
Gallus, ordinis Prædicatorum.
24.
French Preacher
Innocent V (1276)
Pierre de Tarentaise
A Frenchman, of the Order of Preachers.Innocent V was born in what is now south-eastern France and was a member of the order of Preachers.
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Motto no.
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Motto no.
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Motto (translation)
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Regnal name (reign)
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Name
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Interpretations and criticisms
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Coat of arms
Ex antiquitate Vrbis.
Ex antiquitate Vrbis.
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Ex antiquitate Vrbis.
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Gregorius. XIV.
75.
75.
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75.
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Of the antiquity of the city / From the old city
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Gregory XIV (1590–1591)
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Niccolò Sfondrati
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This may have been intended by the author of the prophecies to suggest that Cardinal Girolamo Simoncelli was destined to succeed Urban VII. Simoncelli was from Orvieto, which in Latin is Urbs vetus, old city. Simoncelli was not elected pope, however, Niccolò Sfondrati was, who took the name Gregory XIV. Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to explain it by noting that Gregory XIV's father was a senator of the ancient city of Milan, and the word "senator" is derived from the Latin senex, meaning old man, or that Milan is the "old city" in question, having been founded c. 400 BCE.
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Pia ciuitas in bello.
Pia ciuitas in bello.
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Pia ciuitas in bello.
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Innocentius. IX.
76.
76.
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76.
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Pious citizens in war
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Innocent IX (1591)
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Giovanni Antonio Facchinetti
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Proponents of the prophecies have suggested different interpretations to relate this motto to Innocent IX, including references to his birthplace of Bologna or title of Patriarch of Jerusalem.
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Crux Romulea.
Crux Romulea.
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Crux Romulea.
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Clemens. VIII.
77.
77.
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77.
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Cross of Romulus
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Clement VIII (1592–1605)
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Ippolito Aldobrandini
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Proponents of the prophecies have suggested different interpretations to relate this motto to Clement VIII, including linking it to the embattled bend on his arms or the war between Catholic Ireland and Protestant England during his papacy.
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Vndoſus uir.
Vndoſus uir.
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Vndoſus uir.
78.
78.
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78.
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Wavy man
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Leo XI (1605)
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Alessandro Ottaviano de' Medici
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This may have been intended by the author of the prophecies to suggest to his audience a possible heraldic design, but it does not correspond to Leo XI's Medici arms. Proponents of the prophecies have suggested different interpretations to relate this motto to this pope, including relating it to his short reign "passing like a wave."
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Gens peruerſa.
Gens peruerſa.
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Gens peruerſa.
79.
79.
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79.
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Wicked race
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Paul V (1605–1621)
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Camillo Borghese
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Proponents of the prophecies have suggested it is a reference to the dragon and the eagle on Paul V's arms.
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In tribulatione pacis.
In tribulatione pacis.
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In tribulatione pacis.
80.
80.
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80.
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In the trouble of peace
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Gregory XV (1621–1623)
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Alessandro Ludovisi
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The lack of plausible explanations for this motto leads O'Brien to comment, "The prophet, up to 1590, did not deal in generalities".
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Lilium et roſa.
Lilium et roſa.
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Lilium et roſa.
81.
81.
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81.
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Lily and rose
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Urban VIII (1623–1644)
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Maffeo Barberini
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This motto again may have been intended to suggest a heraldic device, but not one that matches Urban VIII's arms. Proponents of the prophecies have alternatively suggested that it is a reference to the bees that do occur on his arms, to the fleur-de-lis of his native Florence, or to his dealings in France (the lily) and England (the rose).
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Iucunditas crucis.
Iucunditas crucis.
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Iucunditas crucis.
82.
82.
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82.
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Delight of the cross
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Innocent X (1644–1655)
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Giovanni Battista Pamphili
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Innocent X by noting that he was raised to the pontificate around the time of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.
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Montium cuſtos.
Montium cuſtos.
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Montium cuſtos.
83.
83.
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83.
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Guard of the mountains
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Alexander VII (1655–1667)
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Fabio Chigi
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Alexander VII by noting that his papal arms include six hills, though this was not an uncommon device, and this explanation would not account for the "guard" portion of the motto.
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Sydus olorum.
Sydus olorum.
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Sydus olorum.
84.
84.
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84.
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Star of the swans
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Clement IX (1667–1669)
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Giulio Rospigliosi
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This again may have been intended to be taken as an allusion to heraldry; O'Brien notes that there is an Italian family with arms featuring a swan with stars, but it had no relation to Clement IX. Proponents of the prophecies have claimed he had a room called the "chamber of swans" during the conclave.
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De flumine magno.
De flumine magno.
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De flumine magno.
85.
85.
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85.
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From a great river
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Clement X (1670–1676)
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Emilio Bonaventura Altieri
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Clement X by claiming that the Tiber overflowed its banks at his birth or as an obscure reference to his family name.
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Bellua inſatiabilis.
Bellua inſatiabilis.
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Bellua inſatiabilis.
86.
86.
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86.
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Insatiable beast
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Innocent XI (1676–1689)
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Benedetto Odescalchi
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to the lion on Innocent XI's arms.
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Pœnitentia glorioſa.
Pœnitentia glorioſa.
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Pœnitentia glorioſa.
87.
87.
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87.
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Glorious penitence
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Alexander VIII (1689–1691)
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Pietro Vito Ottoboni
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Alexander VIII by interpreting it as a reference to the submission of the Gallican bishops. O'Brien notes, "There are glorious repentances during every pontificate."
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Raſtrum in porta.
Raſtrum in porta.
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Raſtrum in porta.
88.
88.
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88.
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Rake in the door
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Innocent XII (1691–1700)
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Antonio Pignatelli
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Some sources discussing the prophecy give Innocent XII's family name as "Pignatelli del Rastello," which would provide a clear way for proponents to connect this motto to this pope (rastello or rastrello is Italian for rake). Others, however, give the pope's family name as simply "Pignatelli," and indicate that it is difficult to find a satisfactory explanation to associate the pope with the motto.
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Flores circundati.
Flores circundati.
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Flores circundati.
89.
89.
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89.
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Surrounded flowers
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Clement XI (1700–1721)
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Giovanni Francesco Albani
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A medal of Clement XI was created with the motto "Flores circumdati," drawn from his description in the prophecies, which were widely circulated at that time.
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De bona religione.
De bona religione.
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De bona religione.
90.
90.
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90.
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From good religion
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Innocent XIII (1721–1724)
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Michelangelo dei Conti
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Innocent XIII by interpreting it as a reference to the fact several popes had come from his family.
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Miles in bello.
Miles in bello.
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Miles in bello.
91.
91.
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91.
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Soldier in war
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Benedict XIII (1724–1730)
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Pierfrancesco Orsini
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to particular wars that occurred during Benedict XIII's pontificate or a figurative war against decadence in favour of austerity.
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Columna excelſa.
Columna excelſa.
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Columna excelſa.
92.
92.
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92.
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Lofty column
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Clement XII (1730–1740)
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Lorenzo Corsini
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This may have been intended by the author of the prophecies as a reference to a pope of the Colonna family; a similar motto was used to describe to Martin V, who was pope before the publication of the prophecies. Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Clement XII as an allusion to a statue erected in his memory or the use of two columns from the Pantheon of Agrippa in the chapel he built.
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Animal rurale.
Animal rurale.
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Animal rurale.
93.
93.
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93.
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Country animal
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Benedict XIV (1740–1758)
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Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini
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This may have been intended as a reference to armorial bearings, but it does not match Benedict XIV's arms. Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to this pope as a description of his "plodding ox" diligence.
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Roſa Vmbriæ.
Roſa Vmbriæ.
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Roſa Vmbriæ.
94.
94.
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94.
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Rose of Umbria
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Clement XIII (1758–1769)
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Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Clement XIII as a reference to his elevation to sainthood of several Franciscans, to which order the motto can refer.
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Vrſus uelox.
Vrſus uelox.
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Vrſus uelox.
95.
95.
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95.
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Swift bear (later misprinted as Cursus velox Swift Course or Visus velox Swift Glance)
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Clement XIV (1769–1774)
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Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli
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Proponents of the prophecies have struggled to provide a satisfactory explanation of this motto; some authors claim without evidence that the Ganganelli arms featured a running bear, but this is dubious.
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Peregrin9 apoſtolic9.
Peregrin9 apoſtolic9.
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Peregrin9 apoſtolic9.
96.
96.
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96.
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Apostolic pilgrim
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Pius VI (1775–1799)
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Giovanni Angelo Onofrio Melchiorre Natale Antonio Braschi
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Pius VI by suggesting it as a reference to his long reign.
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Aquila rapax.
Aquila rapax.
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Aquila rapax.
97.
97.
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97.
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Rapacious eagle
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Pius VII (1800–1823)
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Barnaba Niccolò Maria Luigi Chiaramonti
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Pius VII by suggesting it as a reference to the eagle on the arms of Napoleon, whose reign as Emperor of the French took place during Pius's pontificate.
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Canis & coluber.
Canis & coluber.
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Canis & coluber.
98.
98.
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98.
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Dog and adder
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Leo XII (1823–1829)
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Annibale Francesco Clemente Melchiorre Girolamo Nicola della Genga
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Leo XII by suggesting the dog and snake are allusions to his qualities of vigilance and prudence, respectively.
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Vir religioſus.
Vir religioſus.
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Vir religioſus.
99.
99.
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99.
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Religious man
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Pius VIII (1829–1830)
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Francesco Saverio Maria Felice Castiglioni
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Pius VIII by suggesting it as a reference to his papal name or the fact that he was not the first pope from his family.
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De balneis Ethruriæ.
De balneis Ethruriæ.
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De balneis Ethruriæ.
100.
100.
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100.
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From the baths of Etruria
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Gregory XVI (1831–1846)
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Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Gregory XVI by suggesting it as a reference to his membership in the Camaldolese Order, which was founded in the thirteenth century in a locality called Balneum (Bath) in Latin, in Etruria (Tuscany).
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Crux de cruce.
Crux de cruce.
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Crux de cruce.
Lumen in cœlo.
Lumen in cœlo.
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Lumen in cœlo.
102.
102.
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102.
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Light in the sky
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Leo XIII (1878–1903)
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Gioacchino Vincenzo Raffaele Luigi Pecci
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Leo XIII by interpreting it as a reference to the star on his arms. O'Brien notes this coincidence would be much more remarkable if the prophecies had referred to sydus (star), as they did when describing this same device on pre-publication Pope Innocent VII's arms.
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Ignis ardens.
Ignis ardens.
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Ignis ardens.
103.
103.
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103.
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Burning fire
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Pius X (1903–1914)
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Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Pius X by interpreting it as a reference to his zeal.
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Religio depopulata.
Religio depopulata.
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Religio depopulata.
104.
104.
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104.
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Religion destroyed
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Benedict XV (1914–1922)
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Giacomo Paolo Giovanni Batista della Chiesa
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Benedict XV by interpreting it as a reference to World War I and the Russian Revolution, which occurred during his pontificate.
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Fides intrepida.
Fides intrepida.
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Fides intrepida.
105.
105.
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105.
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Intrepid faith
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Pius XI (1922–1939)
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Pius XI by interpreting it as a reference to his faith and actions during his pontificate: in 1937, the Pope strongly condemned Nazism and Communism (Encyclicals: Mit brennender Sorge, Divini Redemptoris). The end of his pontificate was dominated by speaking out against Hitler and Mussolini and defending the Catholic Church from intrusions into Catholic life and education.
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Paſtor angelicus.
Paſtor angelicus.
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Paſtor angelicus.
106.
106.
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106.
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Angelic shepherd
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Pius XII (1939–1958)
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Pius XII by interpreting it as a reference to his role during the Holocaust.
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Paſtor & nauta.
Paſtor & nauta.
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Paſtor & nauta.
107.
107.
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107.
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Shepherd and sailor
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John XXIII (1958–1963)
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link the "sailor" portion of this motto to John XXIII by interpreting it as a reference to his title Patriarch of Venice, a maritime city.
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Flos florum.
Flos florum.
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Flos florum.
108.
108.
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108.
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Flower of flowers
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Paul VI (1963–1978)
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Paul VI by interpreting it as a reference to the fleurs-de-lis on his arms.
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De medietate lunæ.
De medietate lunæ.
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De medietate lunæ.
109.
109.
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109.
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Of the half moon
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John Paul I (1978)
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Albino Luciani
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Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to John Paul I by referring to the light of the moon and interpreting his birth name as meaning "from the white light."
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De labore solis.
De labore solis.
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De labore solis.
110.
110.
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110.
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
From the labour of the sun / Of the eclipse of the sun
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John Paul II (1978–2005)
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Karol Józef Wojtyła
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Proponents of the prophecies find significance in the occurrence of solar eclipses (elsewhere in the world) on the dates of John Paul II's birth (18 May 1920) and funeral (8 April 2005). Other attempts to link the pope to the motto have been "more forced," included drawing a connection to Copernicus (who formulated a comprehensive heliocentric model of the Solar System), as both were Polish and lived in Kraków for parts of their lives.
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Gloria oliuæ.
Gloria oliuæ.
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Gloria oliuæ.
111.
111.
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111.
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Glory of the olive
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Benedict XVI (Pope, 2005–2013; Pope emeritus, 2013–2022)
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Joseph Alois Ratzinger
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Proponents of the prophecies generally try to draw a connection between Benedict and the Olivetan order to explain this motto: Benedict's choice of papal name is after Saint Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Benedictine Order, of which the Olivetans are one branch. Other explanations make reference to him as being a pope dedicated to peace and reconciliations of which the olive branch is the symbol.
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In pſecutione. extrema S.R.E. ſedebit.
In pſecutione. extrema S.R.E. ſedebit.
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In pſecutione. extrema S.R.E. ſedebit.
Petrus Romanus, qui paſcet oues in multis tribulationibus: quibus tranſactis ciuitas ſepticollis diruetur, & Iudex tremẽdus iudicabit populum ſuum. Finis.
Petrus Romanus, qui paſcet oues in multis tribulationibus: quibus tranſactis ciuitas ſepticollis diruetur, & Iudex tremẽdus iudicabit populum ſuum. Finis.
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Petrus Romanus, qui paſcet oues in multis tribulationibus: quibus tranſactis ciuitas ſepticollis diruetur, & Iudex tremẽdus iudicabit populum ſuum. Finis.
112.
112.
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112.
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Peter the Roman, who will pasture his sheep in many tribulations, and when these things are finished, the city of seven hills [i.e. Rome] will be destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people. The End.
Post-publication popes (1590–present)
Many analyses of the prophecy note that it is open to the interpretation that additional popes would come between the "glory of the olive" and Peter the Roman. Popular speculation by proponents of the prophecy attach this prediction to Benedict XVI's successor. After Francis's election as pope, proponents in internet forums tried to link him to the prophecy. Theories include a connection with his namesake Francis of Assisi, whose father was named Pietro (Peter), and that he was of Italian descent.
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Motto no.
Motto (translation)
Regnal name (reign)
Name
Interpretations and criticisms
Coat of arms
Ex antiquitate Vrbis.
Gregorius. XIV.
75.
Of the antiquity of the city / From the old city
Gregory XIV (1590–1591)
Niccolò Sfondrati
This may have been intended by the author of the prophecies to suggest that Cardinal Girolamo Simoncelli was destined to succeed Urban VII. Simoncelli was from Orvieto, which in Latin is Urbs vetus, old city. Simoncelli was not elected pope, however, Niccolò Sfondrati was, who took the name Gregory XIV. Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to explain it by noting that Gregory XIV's father was a senator of the ancient city of Milan, and the word "senator" is derived from the Latin senex, meaning old man, or that Milan is the "old city" in question, having been founded c. 400 BCE.
Pia ciuitas in bello.
Innocentius. IX.
76.
Pious citizens in war
Innocent IX (1591)
Giovanni Antonio Facchinetti
Proponents of the prophecies have suggested different interpretations to relate this motto to Innocent IX, including references to his birthplace of Bologna or title of Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Crux Romulea.
Clemens. VIII.
77.
Cross of Romulus
Clement VIII (1592–1605)
Ippolito Aldobrandini
Proponents of the prophecies have suggested different interpretations to relate this motto to Clement VIII, including linking it to the embattled bend on his arms or the war between Catholic Ireland and Protestant England during his papacy.
Vndoſus uir.
78.
Wavy man
Leo XI (1605)
Alessandro Ottaviano de' Medici
This may have been intended by the author of the prophecies to suggest to his audience a possible heraldic design, but it does not correspond to Leo XI's Medici arms. Proponents of the prophecies have suggested different interpretations to relate this motto to this pope, including relating it to his short reign "passing like a wave."
Gens peruerſa.
79.
Wicked race
Paul V (1605–1621)
Camillo Borghese
Proponents of the prophecies have suggested it is a reference to the dragon and the eagle on Paul V's arms.
In tribulatione pacis.
80.
In the trouble of peace
Gregory XV (1621–1623)
Alessandro Ludovisi
The lack of plausible explanations for this motto leads O'Brien to comment, "The prophet, up to 1590, did not deal in generalities".
Lilium et roſa.
81.
Lily and rose
Urban VIII (1623–1644)
Maffeo Barberini
This motto again may have been intended to suggest a heraldic device, but not one that matches Urban VIII's arms. Proponents of the prophecies have alternatively suggested that it is a reference to the bees that do occur on his arms, to the fleur-de-lis of his native Florence, or to his dealings in France (the lily) and England (the rose).
Iucunditas crucis.
82.
Delight of the cross
Innocent X (1644–1655)
Giovanni Battista Pamphili
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Innocent X by noting that he was raised to the pontificate around the time of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.
Montium cuſtos.
83.
Guard of the mountains
Alexander VII (1655–1667)
Fabio Chigi
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Alexander VII by noting that his papal arms include six hills, though this was not an uncommon device, and this explanation would not account for the "guard" portion of the motto.
Sydus olorum.
84.
Star of the swans
Clement IX (1667–1669)
Giulio Rospigliosi
This again may have been intended to be taken as an allusion to heraldry; O'Brien notes that there is an Italian family with arms featuring a swan with stars, but it had no relation to Clement IX. Proponents of the prophecies have claimed he had a room called the "chamber of swans" during the conclave.
De flumine magno.
85.
From a great river
Clement X (1670–1676)
Emilio Bonaventura Altieri
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Clement X by claiming that the Tiber overflowed its banks at his birth or as an obscure reference to his family name.
Bellua inſatiabilis.
86.
Insatiable beast
Innocent XI (1676–1689)
Benedetto Odescalchi
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to the lion on Innocent XI's arms.
Pœnitentia glorioſa.
87.
Glorious penitence
Alexander VIII (1689–1691)
Pietro Vito Ottoboni
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Alexander VIII by interpreting it as a reference to the submission of the Gallican bishops. O'Brien notes, "There are glorious repentances during every pontificate."
Raſtrum in porta.
88.
Rake in the door
Innocent XII (1691–1700)
Antonio Pignatelli
Some sources discussing the prophecy give Innocent XII's family name as "Pignatelli del Rastello," which would provide a clear way for proponents to connect this motto to this pope (rastello or rastrello is Italian for rake). Others, however, give the pope's family name as simply "Pignatelli," and indicate that it is difficult to find a satisfactory explanation to associate the pope with the motto.
Flores circundati.
89.
Surrounded flowers
Clement XI (1700–1721)
Giovanni Francesco Albani
A medal of Clement XI was created with the motto "Flores circumdati," drawn from his description in the prophecies, which were widely circulated at that time.
De bona religione.
90.
From good religion
Innocent XIII (1721–1724)
Michelangelo dei Conti
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Innocent XIII by interpreting it as a reference to the fact several popes had come from his family.
Miles in bello.
91.
Soldier in war
Benedict XIII (1724–1730)
Pierfrancesco Orsini
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to particular wars that occurred during Benedict XIII's pontificate or a figurative war against decadence in favour of austerity.
Columna excelſa.
92.
Lofty column
Clement XII (1730–1740)
Lorenzo Corsini
This may have been intended by the author of the prophecies as a reference to a pope of the Colonna family; a similar motto was used to describe to Martin V, who was pope before the publication of the prophecies. Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Clement XII as an allusion to a statue erected in his memory or the use of two columns from the Pantheon of Agrippa in the chapel he built.
Animal rurale.
93.
Country animal
Benedict XIV (1740–1758)
Prospero Lorenzo Lambertini
This may have been intended as a reference to armorial bearings, but it does not match Benedict XIV's arms. Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to this pope as a description of his "plodding ox" diligence.
Roſa Vmbriæ.
94.
Rose of Umbria
Clement XIII (1758–1769)
Carlo della Torre di Rezzonico
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Clement XIII as a reference to his elevation to sainthood of several Franciscans, to which order the motto can refer.
Vrſus uelox.
95.
Swift bear (later misprinted as Cursus velox Swift Course or Visus velox Swift Glance)
Clement XIV (1769–1774)
Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli
Proponents of the prophecies have struggled to provide a satisfactory explanation of this motto; some authors claim without evidence that the Ganganelli arms featured a running bear, but this is dubious.
Peregrin9 apoſtolic9.
96.
Apostolic pilgrim
Pius VI (1775–1799)
Giovanni Angelo Onofrio Melchiorre Natale Antonio Braschi
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Pius VI by suggesting it as a reference to his long reign.
Aquila rapax.
97.
Rapacious eagle
Pius VII (1800–1823)
Barnaba Niccolò Maria Luigi Chiaramonti
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Pius VII by suggesting it as a reference to the eagle on the arms of Napoleon, whose reign as Emperor of the French took place during Pius's pontificate.
Canis & coluber.
98.
Dog and adder
Leo XII (1823–1829)
Annibale Francesco Clemente Melchiorre Girolamo Nicola della Genga
Proponents of the prophecies have attempted to link this motto to Leo XII by suggesting the dog and snake are allusions to his qualities of vigilance and prudence, respectively.

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  1. or a dreadful judge; Latin does not distinguish definite and indefinite articles
  2. A non-standard verb form, replacing classical exhibit.
  3. Rastellus, a diminutive of rastrum, can also refer to a metallic grid used to close the door of a town during night, cat
    http://ducange.enc.sorbonne.fr/RASTELLUS2
  4. The symbol like a raised 9 is a scribal abbreviation for the Latin suffix us.
  5. In several later printings of the prophecies, the word ſuum was dropped, leading to the translation "the people" instead
  6. Sieczkowski (2013)
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  8. Walker (2013)
  9. O'Brien (1880), pp. 16 & 25
  10. Catholic Encyclopedia 1913, "Prophecy".
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  12. de Vallemont (1708), p. 87
  13. Comensoli Antonini (2015), p. 738
  14. Feijóo y Montenegro 1724–1739, p. 129.
  15. O'Brien (1880), p. 14
  16. Menestrier (1694), pp. 343–344
  17. O'Brien (1880), p. 85
  18. Comensoli Antonini (2015), p. 737
  19. Feijóo y Montenegro 1724–1739, p. 134.
  20. Allan (2009), pp. 58–59
  21. International Business Times
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  22. See, e.g. Bander (1969), p. 96.
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  24. René Thibaut S. J.: La mystérieuse prophétie des Papes. Namur-Paris, 1951, p. 10.
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  28. O'Brien (1880), p. 28
  29. Bander (1969), p. 19.
  30. Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani 2007, "Lucio II, papa".
  31. O'Brien (1880), p. 29
  32. Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani 2007, "Eugenio III, papa".
  33. Michael Horn, Studien zur Geschichte Papst Eugens III. (1145–1153), Peter Lang Verlag 1992, pp. 28–33.
  34. Enciclopedia dei papi Treccani
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  37. Bander (1969), p. 23
  38. Bander (1969), p. 25
  39. O'Brien (1880), p. 33
  40. Bander (1969), p. 26
  41. Johannes Matthias Brixius, Die Mitglieder des Kardinalkollegiums von 1130–1181. Berlin : R. Trenkel, 1912, p. 68–69, no.
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  43. Bander (1969), p. 24
  44. O'Brien (1880), p. 36
  45. Bander (1969), p. 28.
  46. O'Brien (1880), p. 37
  47. Bander (1969), p. 29.
  48. Bander (1969), p. 30.
  49. O'Brien (1880), p. 38
  50. O'Brien (1880), p. 39; Bander (1969), p. 32.
  51. O'Brien (1880), p. 40; Bander (1969), p. 33.
  52. O'Brien (1880), p. 40; Bander (1969), p. 34.
  53. O'Brien (1880), p. 41; Bander (1969), p. 35.
  54. O'Brien (1880), p. 42; Bander (1969), p. 35.
  55. O'Brien (1880), p. 42; Bander (1969), p. 36.
  56. O'Brien (1880), p. 43; Bander (1969), p. 36.
  57. O'Brien (1880), p. 43; Bander (1969), p. 37.
  58. Bander (1969), p. 38.
  59. O'Brien (1880), p. 44.
  60. O'Brien (1880), p. 44; Bander (1969), p. 39.
  61. Properly Asculanus, but that ruins the pun.
  62. O'Brien (1880), p. 45; Bander (1969), p. 41.
  63. O'Brien (1880), p. 46; Bander (1969), p. 42.
  64. O'Brien (1880), p. 47; Bander (1969), p. 43.
  65. O'Brien (1880), p. 48; Bander (1969), p. 44.
  66. O'Brien (1880), p. 48; Bander (1969), p. 45.
  67. O'Brien (1880), p. 49; Bander (1969), p. 45.
  68. O'Brien (1880), p. 49; Bander (1969), p. 46.
  69. O'Brien (1880), p. 49; Bander (1969), p. 47.
  70. Bander (1969), p. 47.
  71. O'Brien (1880), p. 50.
  72. O'Brien (1880), p. 50; Bander (1969), p. 48.
  73. O'Brien (1880), p. 51; Bander (1969), p. 50.
  74. O'Brien (1880), p. 52; Bander (1969), p. 51.
  75. O'Brien (1880), p. 53; Bander (1969), p. 48.
  76. O'Brien (1880), p. 53; Bander (1969), p. 49.
  77. O'Brien (1880), p. 54; Bander (1969), p. 50.
  78. O'Brien (1880), p. 54; Bander (1969), p. 52.
  79. O'Brien (1880), p. 55; Bander (1969), p. 53.
  80. O'Brien (1880), p. 55; Bander (1969), p. 54.
  81. O'Brien (1880), p. 56; Bander (1969), p. 56.
  82. O'Brien (1880), p. 56; Bander (1969), p. 57.
  83. O'Brien (1880), p. 57; Bander (1969), p. 58.
  84. O'Brien (1880), p. 57; Bander (1969), p. 59.
  85. O'Brien (1880), p. 58; Bander (1969), p. 60.
  86. O'Brien (1880), p. 58; Bander (1969), p. 61.
  87. O'Brien (1880), p. 58; Bander (1969), p. 62.
  88. Pileus here is not usually translated as "cap", but as if derived from pila "ball" or Late Latin pilula "little ball, pi
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  90. O'Brien (1880), p. 59; Bander (1969), p. 63.
  91. O'Brien (1880), p. 60; Bander (1969), p. 64.
  92. O'Brien (1880), p. 60; Bander (1969), p. 65.
  93. O'Brien (1880), p. 61; Bander (1969), p. 66.
  94. O'Brien (1880), p. 61; Bander (1969), p. 67.
  95. O'Brien (1880), p. 61; Bander (1969), p. 68.
  96. O'Brien (1880), p. 62; Bander (1969), p. 68.
  97. O'Brien (1880), p. 62; Bander (1969), p. 70.
  98. O'Brien (1880), p. 63; Bander (1969), p. 70.
  99. O'Brien (1880), p. 64; Bander (1969), p.71.
  100. O'Brien (1880), p. 64; Bander (1969), p.72.
  101. O'Brien (1880), p. 65; Bander (1969), p. 72.
  102. O'Brien (1880), p. 65.
  103. O'Brien (1880), p. 66.
  104. O'Brien (1880), p. 66; Bander (1969), p. 75.
  105. O'Brien (1880), p. 67; Bander (1969), p.75.
  106. O'Brien (1880), p. 67; Bander (1969), p.76.
  107. O'Brien (1880), p. 69.
  108. O'Brien (1880), p. 69; Bander (1969), p. 77.
  109. O'Brien (1880), p. 70; Bander (1969), p. 78.
  110. Bander (1969), p. 79.
  111. O'Brien (1880), p. 70
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  114. O'Brien (1880), p. 71; Bander (1969), p. 79.
  115. O'Brien (1880), p. 71; Bander (1969), p. 80.
  116. O'Brien (1880), p. 72; Bander (1969), p. 80.
  117. O'Brien (1880), p. 72; Bander (1969), p. 81.
  118. O'Brien (1880), p. 73; Bander (1969), p. 83.
  119. O'Brien (1880), p. 74; Bander (1969), p. 83.
  120. O'Brien (1880), p. 74; Bander (1969), p. 84.
  121. O'Brien (1880), p. 75; Bander (1969), p. 85.
  122. O'Brien (1880), p. 75; Bander (1969), p. 86.
  123. O'Brien (1880), p. 77; Bander (1969), p. 87.
  124. O'Brien (1880), p. 76; Bander (1969), p. 87.
  125. O'Brien (1880), p. 78; Bander (1969), p. 88.
  126. O'Brien (1880), p. 79; Bander (1969), p. 89.
  127. Bander (1969), p. 90.
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  129. Bander (1969), p. 91.
  130. Bander (1969), p. 92.
  131. Bander (1969), p. 93.
  132. Bander (1969), p. 94; Allan (2009), pp. 58-9.
  133. O'Brien (1880), p. 81.
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