POPE
Pope Gregory XIV
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Gregory XIV, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1590–1591.
background
Pope Gregory XIV, born Niccolò Sfondrato or Sfondrati, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 5 December 1590 to his death, in October 1591.
summary
Pope Gregory XIV, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 1590–1591.
papacy Start
1590
papacy End
1591
birth Name
Niccolò Sfondrati