Renaissance
The Pope Deleted Ten Days and Europe Barely Noticed
In 1582, ten days simply vanished from the calendar—and most of Europe didn't notice until it was too late.
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Download on the App StoreRenaissance16th CenturyCatholic ChurchEuropeCalendar ReformMathematicsReligious ConflictAstronomyChronologypapal PoliticsChristopher Clavius
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