Which Happened First?

John Paul II

John Paul II
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Pope John Paul II was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century, as well as the third longest-serving pope in history, after St. Peter and Pius IX.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Jean StarobinskiNovember 17, 1920 – March 4, 2019
  2. John Paul II (this page)May 18, 1920 – April 2, 2005
  3. Oodgeroo NoonuccalNovember 3, 1920 – September 16, 1993
  4. Philippa FootOctober 3, 1920 – October 3, 2010
  5. Thomas SebeokNovember 9, 1920 – December 21, 2001
  6. Vilém FlusserMay 12, 1920 – November 27, 1991

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