What is another word for urban viii?
Pronunciation: [ˈɜːbən ɹˌə͡ʊmən ˈe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Urban VIII was the head of the Roman Catholic Church from 1623 to 1644. There are several synonyms that can be used to refer to him, including Pope Urban VIII, Maffeo Barberini, and Francesco Barberini. Urban VIII was known for his lavish patronage of the arts and his support for Galileo Galilei, but he also faced criticism for his handling of the Thirty Years' War and the Galileo affair. Despite his mixed legacy, Urban VIII remains an important figure in the history of the Catholic Church and the Italian Renaissance.
