The internationally accepted civil calendar is called Gregorian. After who was it named?
- Pope Gregory XIII
- Historian Gregory of Tours
- Scientist Gregor Mendel
- Pope Gregory the Great
Answer
The correct answer is A) Pope Gregory XIII.
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