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Pius VI

(Encyclopedia) Pius VI, 1717–99, pope (1775–99), an Italian named G. Angelo Braschi, b. Cesena; successor of Clement XIV. He was created cardinal in 1774. Early in his reign he was faced with the…

Pius IV

(Encyclopedia) Pius IV, 1499–1565, pope (1559–65), a Milanese named Giovanni Angelo de' Medici; successor of Paul IV. He was probably not related to the great Medici family. His career in Rome began…

Measure for Measure Summary

Measure for Measure In the city of Vienna there once reigned a duke of such a mild and gentle temper that he suffered his subjects to neglect the laws with impunity; and there was in…

William Shakespeare: Comedy of Errors, Act IV

Act IVScene IA public placeEnter Second Merchant, Angelo, and an OfficerSecond MerchantYou know since Pentecost the sum is due, And since I have not much importuned you; Nor now I had not,…

William Shakespeare: Measure for Measure, Act I

Act IScene IAn apartment in the Duke's palaceEnter Duke Vincentio, Escalus, Lords and AttendantsDuke VincentioEscalus.EscalusMy lord.Duke VincentioOf government the properties to unfold,…

William Shakespeare: Measure for Measure, Act V

Act VScene IThe city gateMariana veiled, Isabella, and Friar Peter, at their stand. Enter Duke Vincentio, Varrius, Lords, Angelo, Escalus, Lucio, Provost, Officers, and Citizens, at several…