Sixtus

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Sixtus was a Roman name, a corruption of the Greek name "Ξυστος," meaning "polished," and originally Latinized "Xystus." It is not to be confused with the common Roman name "Sextus," meaning "sixth," though not necessarily denoting a sixth child.

Notable people named Sixtus include five Popes of the Roman Catholic Church, the first three of whom are called "Xystus" in the most ancient records:

• Pope Sixtus I (115/116–125).
• Pope Sixtus II (257–258).
• Pope Sixtus III (432–440).
• Pope Sixtus IV (1471–1484).
• Pope Sixtus V (1585–1590).
• Sixtus of Siena (1520-1569).

Notable lay people named Sixtus include:

• Edmund Sixtus Muskie (1914-1996).
• Prince Sixtus of Bourbon-Parma (1886-1934).
• Prince Sixtus Henry of Bourbon-Parma (1940).

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