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Pope Sixtus V
December 23, 1521 – August 27, 1590
Head of the Catholic Church from 1585 to 1590
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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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- Birthday · December 23
- Anniversary · August 27
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