Who Created the Gregorian Calendar? Pope Gregory XIII, Lilius, and Clavius
Pope Gregory XIII revamped the Gregorian calendar in October 1582, replacing the Julian calendar used since 45 BCE in historical context.
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Pope Gregory XIII revamped the Gregorian calendar in October 1582, replacing the Julian calendar used since 45 BCE in historical context.
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