The Clue
Only pope from England (6 letter answer)
The Answer
ADRIAN
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Notes
The answer ADRIAN is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
ADRIAN as a noun:
1. (Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus, Adrian) = Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
2. (Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian, Baron Adrian) = English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)