When was Pope Leo XI born?

Pope Leo XI was born on 2 June 1535 in Florence.

What positions has Pope Leo XI held?

Positions held by Pope Leo XI include: Pope (1605–1605); Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina (1602–1605); Cardinal-Bishop of Albano (1600–1602); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence (1574–1605); Roman Catholic Bishop of Pistoia (since 9 March 1573).

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Pope Leo XI

Pope of the Catholic Church in April 1605 (1535-1605)

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Pope Leo XI (Italian: Leone XI; 2 June 1535 – 27 April 1605), 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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Born: 2 June 1535 wd
Place of birth: Florence wd
Died: 27 April 1605 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Papal States wd
Occupation: diplomat, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd

Positions held wd

Pope (1 April 1605 – 27 April 1605)
Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina (17 June 1602 – 1 April 1605)
Cardinal-Bishop of Albano (30 August 1600 – 17 June 1602)
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence (15 January 1574 – 1 April 1605)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Pistoia (since 9 March 1573)
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About

In his career he served as Florence's ambassador to the pope, Bishop of Pistoia, Archbishop of Florence, Papal legate to France, and as the cardinal Prefect for the Congregation of Bishops and Regulars. He was elected to the papacy in the March 1605 papal conclave when he was almost seventy. He almost immediately suffered from fever and died 27 days into his papacy.

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Fighter jets escort Pope Leo on final day of his France tour29 September 2026
Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo as he leads open-air Mass in Paris27 September 2026

Questions

When was Pope Leo XI born?: Pope Leo XI was born on 2 June 1535 in Florence.
What positions has Pope Leo XI held?: Positions held by Pope Leo XI include: Pope (1605–1605); Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina (1602–1605); Cardinal-Bishop of Albano (1600–1602); Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence (1574–1605); Roman Catholic Bishop of Pistoia (since 9 March 1573).

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