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Pope Pius V

16th‑century Italian pope and Catholic saint, leading Counter‑Reformation reformer

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Pope Pius V, OP, born Antonio Ghislieri, was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 7 January 1566 to his death, in May 1572.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bosco Marengo wd
Died
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Place of death
Rome wd
Citizenship
Papal States wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education
University of Bologna wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (17 January 1566 – 1 May 1572)
  • Roman Catholic Bishop of Mondovì (since 27 March 1560)
  • Roman Catholic Bishop of Nepi and Sutri (since 4 September 1556)
  • cardinal priest

Questions

When was Pope Pius V born?
Pope Pius V was born on 17 January 1504 in Bosco Marengo.
What positions has Pope Pius V held?
Positions held by Pope Pius V include: Pope (1566–1572); Roman Catholic Bishop of Mondovì (since 27 March 1560); Roman Catholic Bishop of Nepi and Sutri (since 4 September 1556); cardinal priest.
Where did Pope Pius V study?
Pope Pius V was educated at University of Bologna.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Pius V · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q131945 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bartolomeo Passarotti - Pius V.jpg by Bartolomeo Passarotti and workshop (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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