Pope Pius IV

Religious Leader

1499 – 1565

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Who was Pope Pius IV?

Pope Pius IV, born Giovanni Angelo Medici, was the head of the Catholic Church from 25 December 1559 to his death in 1565. He is known for presiding over the last session of the Council of Trent.

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Born
Mar 31, 1499
Milan
Also known as
  • Giovanni Angelo Medici
Siblings
Religion
  • Catholicism
Lived in
  • Milan
Died
Dec 9, 1565
Rome

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on July 23, 2013

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