Candide · Character
Pope Urban X
Mentioned as the Old Woman's father, a pope who never existed in history.
minor
Also known as Pope, Urban X
First appearance: XI: History of the Old Woman
Pope Urban X shows up with force in XI: History of the Old Woman. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Revealed as the father of the Old Woman.
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In XI: History of the Old Woman: Revealed as the father of the Old Woman. Later, in XII: The Adventures of the Old Woman Continued:…
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See Pope Urban X in XI: History of the Old Woman