August 18, 1559: Pope Paul IV died. Paul was so unpopular that, after he died, a mob stormed the Inquisition and tore down his statue.
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This Date in History: Pope Paul IV and the Inquisition
By Austin Cline, About.com GuideAugust 18, 2006
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