Pope Urban VII

Pope Urban VII was the 228th pope of the Catholic Church, from 15 September 1590 to 27 September 1590. He was born Giovanni Battista Castagna in Rome.

Pontificate

15 September 1590 – 27 September 1590 (12 days)

Birth name

Giovanni Battista Castagna

Born

14 August 1521, Rome

Died

27 September 1590, Rome

Preceded by

Pope Sixtus V

Succeeded by

Pope Gregory XIV

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