"Influence exercised by the Jesuits, in their golden age, was largely due to the far-seeing policy of Aquaviva, who is undoubtedly the greatest general that has governed the Society."
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Claudio Acquaviva
Claudio Acquaviva (14 September 1543 – 31 January 1615) was the fifth Superior general of the Society of Jesus.
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