What Happened in 1590

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... Read more

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... Read more