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March, Auzias

March, Auzias A Catalan poet, b. perhaps in the last quarter of the fourteenth century, at Valencia; d. there in 1458. He is the greatest lyric poet of the older period of Catalan literature, and among foreigners is one of the best to realize the spirit of Petrarch’s love lyric. A knowledge of Dante’s work … Continue reading “March, Auzias”

Marcellus II

Marcellus II Pope, succeeded Julius III, April 9, 1555, but died twenty-two days afterwards. He was a native of the Papal States, and was originally named Mezarcello Cervini. He was first secretary of Paul III, and afterwards cardinal of Santa Croce. By appointment from pope Julius III, he took part in the Council of Trent … Continue reading “Marcellus II”