# Pope Gregory XIV

_Pope from 1590 to 1591 (1535–1591)_

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> Pope Gregory XIV, born Niccolò Sfondrato or Sfondrati, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 5 December 1590 to his death, in October 1591.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 11 February 1535 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171622#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Somma Lombardo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171622#P19))
- **Died:** 16 October 1591 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171622#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171622#P20))
- **Occupation:** politician; Catholic priest; Catholic bishop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171622#P106))
- **Education:** University of Perugia; University of Padua; University of Pavia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171622#P69))
- **Positions held:** Pope (5 December 1590 – 16 October 1591); cardinal (since 12 December 1583); diocesan bishop (since 13 March 1560) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171622#P39))

## Questions

**When was Pope Gregory XIV born?**  
Pope Gregory XIV was born on 11 February 1535 in Somma Lombardo.

**What positions has Pope Gregory XIV held?**  
Positions held by Pope Gregory XIV include: Pope (1590–1591); cardinal (since 12 December 1583); diocesan bishop (since 13 March 1560).

**Where did Pope Gregory XIV study?**  
Pope Gregory XIV was educated at University of Perugia, University of Padua, University of Pavia.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Gregory XIV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Gregory_XIV) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q171622](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171622) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Roman School – Portrait of Pope Gregory XIV (16th Century).jpg by Scuola romana/ Roman School (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roman_School_%E2%80%93_Portrait_of_Pope_Gregory_XIV_(16th_Century).jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Pope Gregory XIV". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-gregory-xiv. Retrieved 5 November 2026.