Paul IV

Pope Paul IV, born Gian Pietro Carafa, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 23 May 1555 to his death, in August 1559. While serving as papal nuncio in Spain, he developed an anti-Spanish outlook that later coloured his papacy.

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Who was born first?

• Paul IV was born 1 year after Leo X
• Paul IV was born 2 years before Clement VII
• Paul IV was born 8 years after Paul III
• Paul IV was born 11 years before Julius III
• Paul IV was born 17 years after Adrian VI

Timeline

1. Adrian VIMarch 2, 1459 – September 14, 1523
2. Paul IIIFebruary 29, 1468 – November 10, 1549
3. Leo XDecember 11, 1475 – December 1, 1521
4. Paul IV (this page)June 28, 1476 – August 18, 1559
5. Clement VIIMay 26, 1478 – September 25, 1534
6. Julius IIISeptember 10, 1487 – March 23, 1555

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