Juan II
Juan II was a pope in the 6th century who made history as the first pope to choose a new name upon his election, adopting the name Juan to distance himself from his birth name, Mercurio, which was associated with a pagan god. His decision marked a significant moment in papal tradition, influencing how future popes would select their names to reflect Christian values rather than pagan associations.
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Argentina:
Juan II, the King of Portugal, rejected Colón's project based on the advice of his nautical experts.
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Ecuador:
Pope Juan II chose his papal name to avoid the pagan connotations of his birth name, Mercurio.
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