Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570)
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Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570) is the decree issued by Pope Pius V that excommunicated Queen Elizabeth I of England and released her subjects from allegiance to her.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Excommunication of Elizabeth I of England | 1 |
| Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7253697 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570) Context triple: [Regnans in Excelsis, alsoKnownAs, Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570)]
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A.
papal bull Exsurge Domine
The papal bull *Exsurge Domine* is a 1520 decree by Pope Leo X condemning Martin Luther’s teachings and threatening him with excommunication, marking a pivotal moment in the early Reformation.
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B.
papal bull Ad extirpanda
The papal bull *Ad extirpanda* is a 1252 decree by Pope Innocent IV that authorized and regulated the use of torture by inquisitors in the persecution of heresy.
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C.
Bulla Inter caetera
Bulla Inter caetera was a 1493 papal bull issued by Pope Alexander VI that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal, profoundly shaping the colonial-era claims over the Atlantic and the Americas.
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D.
papal bull Aeterni regis
Aeterni regis is a 1481 papal bull that confirmed earlier treaties dividing newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Castile, shaping early colonial territorial claims.
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E.
Unigenitus Dei Filius
Unigenitus Dei Filius is a 1713 papal bull issued by Pope Clement XI that condemned key propositions of Jansenism and became a major flashpoint in early 18th-century Catholic theological and political conflicts.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570) Target entity description: Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570) is the decree issued by Pope Pius V that excommunicated Queen Elizabeth I of England and released her subjects from allegiance to her.
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A.
papal bull Exsurge Domine
The papal bull *Exsurge Domine* is a 1520 decree by Pope Leo X condemning Martin Luther’s teachings and threatening him with excommunication, marking a pivotal moment in the early Reformation.
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B.
papal bull Ad extirpanda
The papal bull *Ad extirpanda* is a 1252 decree by Pope Innocent IV that authorized and regulated the use of torture by inquisitors in the persecution of heresy.
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C.
Bulla Inter caetera
Bulla Inter caetera was a 1493 papal bull issued by Pope Alexander VI that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal, profoundly shaping the colonial-era claims over the Atlantic and the Americas.
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D.
papal bull Aeterni regis
Aeterni regis is a 1481 papal bull that confirmed earlier treaties dividing newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Castile, shaping early colonial territorial claims.
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E.
Unigenitus Dei Filius
Unigenitus Dei Filius is a 1713 papal bull issued by Pope Clement XI that condemned key propositions of Jansenism and became a major flashpoint in early 18th-century Catholic theological and political conflicts.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
excommunication decree
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papal bull ⓘ |
| about | Elizabeth I of England ⓘ |
| aimedAt |
supporting Catholic opposition to Elizabeth I
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undermining Elizabeth I’s authority ⓘ |
| author | Pope Pius V ⓘ |
| condemns |
Elizabeth I’s religious settlement
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Protestant rule in England under Elizabeth I ⓘ |
| countryAffected | Kingdom of England ⓘ |
| date | 1570 ⓘ |
| declares |
Elizabeth I of England a heretic
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Elizabeth I of England deprived of her title to the English throne ⓘ excommunication of Elizabeth I of England ⓘ |
| form | formal papal bull ⓘ |
| hasConsequences |
heightened tensions between England and the Papacy
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increased persecution of Catholics in England ⓘ legal measures in England against papal authority ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
Tudor period
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linked to:
Tudor England
|
| issuedAt | Rome ⓘ |
| issuedBy | Pope Pius V ⓘ |
| issuedByInstitution | Roman Curia ⓘ |
| issuedByOffice | Holy See ⓘ |
| issuedIn | Apostolic Chancery ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
Catholic Church
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linked to:
Catholic Church worldwide
|
| languageOfTitle | Latin ⓘ |
| legalEffect |
absolution of Elizabeth I’s subjects from oaths of loyalty
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excommunication of Elizabeth I of England ⓘ release of English Catholics from allegiance to Elizabeth I ⓘ |
| medium | parchment document ⓘ |
| mentions | English Catholics ⓘ |
| orders |
Catholics not to obey Elizabeth I of England
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Catholics not to recognize Elizabeth I’s laws and commands ⓘ |
| papacyOf | Pope Pius V ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Anglo‑Papist relations in the 16th century
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Catholic recusancy in England ⓘ Elizabethan Religious Settlement ⓘ
linked to:
Elizabethan religious settlement
Northern Rebellion ⓘ
linked to:
Northern Rebellion (1569)
|
| religion |
Catholicism
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linked to:
Roman Catholicism
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| religiousContext |
Catholic–Protestant conflict in 16th‑century Europe
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English Reformation ⓘ |
| script | Latin ⓘ |
| subjectOfDecree | excommunication of Elizabeth I of England ⓘ |
| target | Elizabeth I of England ⓘ |
| title | Regnans in Excelsis ⓘ |
| typeOfSanction |
political deposing decree
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spiritual censure ⓘ |
| year | 1570 ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570) Description of subject: Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570) is the decree issued by Pope Pius V that excommunicated Queen Elizabeth I of England and released her subjects from allegiance to her.
Referenced by (2)
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linked to: Regnans in Excelsis (papal bull of 1570)