Calixtus III

Definitions of Calixtus III
  1. noun
    Italian pope whose nepotism put the Borgia family in power in Italy (1378-1458)
    synonyms: Alfonso Borgia, Borgia
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    Bishop of Rome, Catholic Pope, Holy Father, Roman Catholic Pope, Vicar of Christ, pontiff, pope
    the head of the Roman Catholic Church
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