He's no longer Jorge Bergoglio, but Pope Francis. To be frank, the name has a long and storied history, putting the new pope in good company.
Frankly, it's Francis —
He's no longer Jorge Bergoglio, but Pope Francis. To be frank, the name has a long and storied history, putting the new pope in good company.
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Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra -- "Ol' Blue Eyes" was one of the most important singers in the history of popular music, and also a fine actor.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra -- "Ol' Blue Eyes" was one of the most important singers in the history of popular music, and also a fine actor.
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Francis "Fran" Healy -- Not to be confused with the former baseball catcher and broadcaster, this Scottish singer leads the band Travis.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis "Fran" Healy -- Not to be confused with the former baseball catcher and broadcaster, this Scottish singer leads the band Travis.
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St. Francis of Assisi -- The Italian friar, born Giovanni di Bernardone, founded the Franciscan order. He's the patron saint of animals and the environment.
Frankly, it's Francis —
St. Francis of Assisi -- The Italian friar, born Giovanni di Bernardone, founded the Franciscan order. He's the patron saint of animals and the environment.
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Francis Xavier -- The 16th-century missionary co-founded the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Xavier -- The 16th-century missionary co-founded the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits.
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Francis "Fran" Tarkenton -- The Hall of Fame quarterback was known for his scrambling and pass yardage during a lengthy career with the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis "Fran" Tarkenton -- The Hall of Fame quarterback was known for his scrambling and pass yardage during a lengthy career with the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.
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Francis Crick -- The British scientist co-discovered the structure of DNA with partner James Watson.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Crick -- The British scientist co-discovered the structure of DNA with partner James Watson.
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Francis Bouillon -- The hockey player is a veteran defenseman for the NHL's Montreal Canadiens.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Bouillon -- The hockey player is a veteran defenseman for the NHL's Montreal Canadiens.
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Francis Ford Coppola -- The American film director has won five Oscars, including nods for "The Godfather" and "The Godfather Part II."
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Ford Coppola -- The American film director has won five Oscars, including nods for "The Godfather" and "The Godfather Part II."
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Francis Bacon -- Considered one of the great painters of the 20th century, the British artist is known for "Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion."
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Bacon -- Considered one of the great painters of the 20th century, the British artist is known for "Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion."
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Francis Scott Key -- The American lawyer witnessed the bombing of Fort McHenry in Baltimore and wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" about the experience of seeing an American flag survive.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Scott Key -- The American lawyer witnessed the bombing of Fort McHenry in Baltimore and wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" about the experience of seeing an American flag survive.
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Francis Jeffers -- The English football player formerly played for Everton and Arsenal. He's now with Accrington Stanley.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Jeffers -- The English football player formerly played for Everton and Arsenal. He's now with Accrington Stanley.
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Francis Gary Powers -- The American pilot was shot down over the Soviet Union in his U2 surveillance plane, leading to one of the key incidents of the Cold War.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Gary Powers -- The American pilot was shot down over the Soviet Union in his U2 surveillance plane, leading to one of the key incidents of the Cold War.
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Francis Rossi -- The British singer of Status Quo only had one hit in America -- "Pictures of Matchstick Men" -- but the group has had a long and successful career in Britain.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Rossi -- The British singer of Status Quo only had one hit in America -- "Pictures of Matchstick Men" -- but the group has had a long and successful career in Britain.
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Francis "F." Scott Fitzgerald -- One of the leading literary lights of the Jazz Age wrote classics such as "The Great Gatsby" and "This Side of Paradise."
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis "F." Scott Fitzgerald -- One of the leading literary lights of the Jazz Age wrote classics such as "The Great Gatsby" and "This Side of Paradise."
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Francis Marion -- The "Swamp Fox" led the Continental Army in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Marion -- The "Swamp Fox" led the Continental Army in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War.
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Francis Ouimet -- The early 20th century American golfer was a 20-year-old amateur when he won the U.S. Open in 1913, shocking a sporting world used to British domination.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis Ouimet -- The early 20th century American golfer was a 20-year-old amateur when he won the U.S. Open in 1913, shocking a sporting world used to British domination.
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Francis "Franny" Lee -- The English soccer -- pardon us, football -- player made more than two dozen appearances with the national team, and won titles with Manchester City and Derby.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis "Franny" Lee -- The English soccer -- pardon us, football -- player made more than two dozen appearances with the national team, and won titles with Manchester City and Derby.
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Francis William "Frank" Leahy -- One of the great college football coaches led Notre Dame to glory in the 1940s and '50s. Here, Lehy, left, congratulates Michigan State head coach Biggie Munn after a game in 1950.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis William "Frank" Leahy -- One of the great college football coaches led Notre Dame to glory in the 1940s and '50s. Here, Lehy, left, congratulates Michigan State head coach Biggie Munn after a game in 1950.
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Francis "Frankie Valli" Castelluccio -- Leader of the Four Seasons, an American vocal group that scored five No. 1 singles.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Francis "Frankie Valli" Castelluccio -- Leader of the Four Seasons, an American vocal group that scored five No. 1 singles.
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Sir Francis Drake -- The English naval captain helped defeat the Spanish Armada and sailed around the world.
Frankly, it's Francis —
Sir Francis Drake -- The English naval captain helped defeat the Spanish Armada and sailed around the world.
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