When was Pope Sixtus V born?

Pope Sixtus V was born on 13 December 1521 in Grottammare.

What positions has Pope Sixtus V held?

Positions held by Pope Sixtus V include: Pope (1585–1590); Roman Catholic Bishop of Fermo (1571–1577); Roman Catholic Bishop of Sant’Agata de’ Goti (since 15 November 1566).

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Pope Sixtus V

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590

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Pope Sixtus V (Italian: Sisto V; 13 December 1521 – 27 August 1590), 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. As a cardinal, he was known as Cardinal Montalto.

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Born: 13 December 1521 wd
Place of birth: Grottammare wd
Died: 27 August 1590 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Papal States wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, transitional deacon, Catholic bishop wd

Positions held wd

Pope (24 April 1585 – 27 August 1590)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Fermo (17 December 1571 – 14 August 1577)
Roman Catholic Bishop of Sant’Agata de’ Goti (since 15 November 1566)

About

As Pope, he energetically rooted out corruption and lawlessness across Rome, and launched a far-sighted rebuilding programme that continues to provoke controversy, as it involved the destruction of antiquities. The cost of these works was met by heavy taxation, which caused much suffering. His foreign policy was regarded as over-ambitious; he excommunicated King Henry IV of France and renewed the excommunication of Queen Elizabeth I of England. He is recognized as a significant figure of the Counter-Reformation. He is the most recent pope to date to take on the pontifical name "Sixtus".

Questions

When was Pope Sixtus V born?: Pope Sixtus V was born on 13 December 1521 in Grottammare.
What positions has Pope Sixtus V held?: Positions held by Pope Sixtus V include: Pope (1585–1590); Roman Catholic Bishop of Fermo (1571–1577); Roman Catholic Bishop of Sant’Agata de’ Goti (since 15 November 1566).

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