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John the Nineteenth

A pope encountered by Jurgen in Heaven who discusses theology.

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First appearance: xli of compromises in heaven

John the Nineteenth shows up with force in XL: The Ascension of Pope Jurgen. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A previous Pope John who claims never to have heard of John the Twentieth.
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DGDame GuenevereJUJurgenQAQueen AnaïtisHOHorvendileSTStellaJTJohn the Nineteenth

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mythological and Historical Figures
  • Kings and Queens
  • Protagonist
  • Mortal and Mythic Women

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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