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A character type generally found in works set or written in the TheCavalierYears, although some are later examples, this is what you get when you cross the ChurchMilitant with WickedCultured. In RealLife, the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Jesus Society of Jesus]], also known by their shorthand name "Jesuits", are a Christian (specifically, Roman Catholic) religious order known for their military character (reinforced by the fact that their founder, Basque nobleman [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignatius_of_Loyola Ignatius of Loyola]], was a knight who took the habit after having a spiritual awakening while recovering from wounds received in battle during the UsefulNotes/ItalianWars, in order to provide the Church an active arm in world affairs), their commitment to broaden Renaissance education, and their missionary endeavors. Among their religious opponents, chiefly the early Protestants, they accrued a reputation for [[KnightTemplar finding clever arguments to excuse any kind of behavior]]. Common plots have such characters throw off their habit to assume the appearances of laity, sometimes becoming military leaders or advisers.

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A character type generally found in works set or written in the TheCavalierYears, although some are later examples, this is what you get when you cross the ChurchMilitant with WickedCultured. In RealLife, the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Jesus Society of Jesus]], also known by their shorthand name "Jesuits", are a Christian (specifically, Roman Catholic) religious order known for their military character (reinforced by the fact that their founder, Basque Spanish nobleman [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignatius_of_Loyola Ignatius of Loyola]], was a knight who took the habit after having a spiritual awakening while recovering from wounds received in battle during the UsefulNotes/ItalianWars, in order to provide the Church an active arm in world affairs), their commitment to broaden Renaissance education, and their missionary endeavors. Among their religious opponents, chiefly the early Protestants, they accrued a reputation for [[KnightTemplar finding clever arguments to excuse any kind of behavior]]. Common plots have such characters throw off their habit to assume the appearances of laity, sometimes becoming military leaders or advisers.

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