Kudos to George Farquhar, whose innkeeper character is the origin.

Also for his Lady Bountiful.

Why am I picturing a hirsute Italian man waving a cigar?      

19 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

Why am I picturing a hirsute Italian man waving a cigar?      

It was a common name for popes, but no hairy ones.

Poor George Farquhar.

Penned his play on his deathbed and died after three performances.

I remember his name causing endless giggling fits in English class.