Archivio vaticano

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Archives of the Church were kept from the earliest times in the Scrinium Sanctai Romanae Ecclesiae. A central archives was established by Paul V in 1612, to serve the administrative needs of the curia. The name Archivio segreto vaticano was applied later.

To see a general history for the Uffici e amministrazioni palatine, enter "FIN ID VATV220-A"

From the description of Agency history record. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 145569846

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Active 1683

Active 1883

Vatican citizens

Multiple languages,

Italian,

Latin,

French

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