What Happened in 1555

Apr 9 1555

Marcello Spannochi (Marcellus II) elected Pope

Pope Marcellus II (6 May 1501 – 1 May 1555), born Marcello Cervini degli Spannochi was Pope from 9 April 1555 to 1 May 1555, succeeding Pope Julius... Read more
May 23 1555

Giovanni Carafa (Paul IV) elected Pope

Pope Paul IV (28 June 1476 – 18 August 1559), né Giovanni Pietro Carafa, was Pope from 23 May 1555 until his death. Giovanni Pietro Carafa was... Read more