When was Pope Innocent IX born?

Pope Innocent IX was born on 20 July 1519 in Bologna.

What positions has Pope Innocent IX held?

Positions held by Pope Innocent IX include: Pope (1591–1591); Roman Catholic Bishop of Lamezia Terme (1560–1575); archbishop; ambassador; Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.

Where did Pope Innocent IX study?

Pope Innocent IX was educated at University of Bologna.

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Pope Innocent IX

Pope of the Catholic Church in 1591 (1519–1591)

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Pope Innocent IX (Latin: Innocentius IX; Italian: Innocenzo IX; 20 July 1519 – 30 December 1591), born Giovanni Antonio Facchinetti, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 29 October to 30 December 1591.

Quick facts

Born: 20 July 1519 wd
Place of birth: Bologna wd
Died: 30 December 1591 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Occupation: diplomat, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education: University of Bologna wd

Positions held wd

Pope (29 October 1591 – 30 December 1591)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Lamezia Terme (26 January 1560 – 23 September 1575)
archbishop
ambassador
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

About

Prior to his short papacy, he had been a canon lawyer, diplomat, and chief administrator during the reign of Pope Gregory XIV (r. 1590–1591).

He entered the service of the influential Cardinal Alessandro Farnese. As papal legate to Venice, he helped negotiate the formation of the Holy League, an alliance of Spanish and Italian maritime powers to challenge the Ottoman Empire’s control of the eastern Mediterranean, and which resulted in victory at the Battle of Lepanto.

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When was Pope Innocent IX born?: Pope Innocent IX was born on 20 July 1519 in Bologna.
What positions has Pope Innocent IX held?: Positions held by Pope Innocent IX include: Pope (1591–1591); Roman Catholic Bishop of Lamezia Terme (1560–1575); archbishop; ambassador; Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Where did Pope Innocent IX study?: Pope Innocent IX was educated at University of Bologna.

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