Paolo Sarpi

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Also Known As	Pietro Soave Polano
Born	August 14, 1552 • Venice • Italy
Died	January 14, 1623 (aged 70) • Venice • Italy
Notable Works	“History of the Council of Trent”
Subjects Of Study	Council of Trent • dilation • valve • vein • church and state

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