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@ Today I learned
2025-02-25 01:36:03
TIL: Jesters not only work for Kings and princes, but also Bishops, Cardinals, and the Pope. However, in the 16th century Pius V got rid of the papal jester during his reforms to rid the palace of ornate decor, luxuries, and other distractions.
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/the-pope-who-fired-the-papal-jester
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1ixizx3/til_jesters_not_only_work_for_kings_and_princes/
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