About Sixtus V

Pope Sixtus V, 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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Sixtus V

pope of the Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590

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Occupation: Catholic priest, transitional deacon, Catholic bishop
Position held: Pope, Roman Catholic Bishop of Sant’Agata de’ Goti, Roman Catholic Bishop of Fermo
Citizenship: Papal States
Born: December 13, 1520, December 13, 1521, December 23, 1521, 1520
Died: August 27, 1590

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