Leo XI

Pope Leo XI, born Alessandro di Ottaviano de' Medici, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1 April 1605 to his death, on 27 April 1605. His pontificate is one of the briefest in history, lasting under a month. He was from the prominent House of Medici originating from Florence.

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Who was born first?

• Leo XI and Gregory XIV were born the same year
• Leo XI was born 1 year before Clement VIII
• Leo XI was born 14 years after Sixtus V
• Leo XI was born 14 years after Urban VII
• Leo XI was born 16 years after Innocent IX

Timeline

1. Innocent IXJuly 20, 1519 – December 30, 1591
2. Sixtus VDecember 13, 1521 – August 27, 1590
3. Urban VIIAugust 4, 1521 – September 27, 1590
4. Gregory XIVFebruary 11, 1535 – October 1591
5. Leo XI (this page)June 2, 1535 – April 27, 1605
6. Clement VIIIFebruary 24, 1536 – March 3, 1605

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