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Events That Happened in 1590
15 Sep 1590
Pope Urban VII (4 August, 1521 – 27 September, 1590), born Giovanni Battista Castagna, was Pope for thirteen days in September 1590. He was of Genoese origin, although born in Rome. He was created Cardinal-Priest of S. Marcello in 1584. He was chosen successor of Pope Sixtus V (1585–90) on September 15, 1590, but died of malaria (27 September, 1590) before consecration, making his either the shortest or second shortest papal reign in history, ...
1590 Events
| 1590 Sep 15 |
Giovanni Castagna (Urban VII) elected Pope
Pope Urban VII (4 August, 1521 – 27 September, 1590), born Giovanni Battista Castagna, was Pope for thirteen days in September 1590. He was of Genoese origin, although born in Rome. He wa...
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| 1590 Dec 5 |
Niccolo Sfondrati (Gegory XIV) elected Pope
Pope Gregory XIV (11 February, 1535 –16 October, 1591), born Niccolò Sfondrati, was Pope from 5 December, 1590 until his death in 1591.
Gregory XIV's brief pontificate was marked by vi...
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