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Pope Gregory XIV

229th pope

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Pope Gregory XIV was the 229th pope of the Catholic Church, from 5 December 1590 to 16 October 1591. He was born Niccolò Sfondrati in Somma Lombardo.

Pontificate: 5 December 1590 – 16 October 1591 (10 months)
Birth name: Niccolò Sfondrati
Born: 21 February 1535, Somma Lombardo
Died: 16 October 1591, Rome
Preceded by: Pope Urban VII
Succeeded by: Pope Innocent IX
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