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Gregory XIII

Gregory XIII

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A pope from 1572 to 1585 who introduced the calendar now used in most countries
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɡrɛɡəri ˈθɪrˈtiˈθri/
: Gregorio XIII
  • Gregory XIII was the Pope who oversaw the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1582.

Examples

  • Gregory XIII's introduction of the Gregorian calendar corrected inaccuracies in the old Julian system.

  • Many countries adopted the new calendar established under Gregory XIII only centuries later.

  • The papacy of Gregory XIII was marked by significant reforms and the promotion of Catholic education.

  • Pope Gregory XIII was a significant figure in the history of the Catholic Church.

  • Did Gregory XIII really introduce the Gregorian calendar?

  • Gregory XIII was instrumental in the reform of the calendar, which is now known as the Gregorian calendar.

  • The reforms implemented by Gregory XIII laid the groundwork for modern timekeeping around the world.

Synonyms

Pope Gregory XIII
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The pope from 1572 to 1585 who introduced the Gregorian calendar

focuses on sponsoring the reform, indicating support rather than command

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Gregory + xiii

The form combines the personal name 'Gregory' with the Roman numeral 'XIII' (13), which a B1 learner who knows both constituents can read as 'Gregory the Thirteenth'. The pattern Name + numeral is a standard, cross-linguistic way to identify a specific historical/regnal person (e.g. kings, popes), so the referent as the 13th Gregory is transparently derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Gregory XIII was the pope who fixed the old Julian calendar by introducing a new 'Gregorian calendar' to keep the year in step with the seasons. That's why his name is now linked to the calendar reform and to the calendar we use today.