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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…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: B
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(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: Measure for Measure, Act II, Scene IV
Scene IVA room in Angelo's houseEnter AngeloAngeloWhen I would pray and think, I think and pray To several subjects. Heaven hath my empty words; Whilst my invention, hearing not my tongue,…William Shakespeare: Measure for Measure, Act II, Scene II
Scene IIAnother room in the sameEnter Provost and a ServantServantHe's hearing of a cause; he will come straight I'll tell him of you.ProvostPray you, do.Exit ServantI'll know His pleasure;…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 IV, Scene IV
Scene IVA room in Angelo's houseEnter Angelo and EscalusEscalusEvery letter he hath writ hath disvouched other.AngeloIn most uneven and distracted manner. His actions show much like to…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…