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Sixtus V

Sixtus V
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Pope Sixtus V, born Felice Piergentile, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 April 1585 to his death in August 1590. As a youth, he joined the Franciscan order, where he displayed talents as a scholar and preacher, and enjoyed the patronage of Pius V, who made him a cardinal.

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Timeline

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

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